Vocabulary Entry

flies

|noun • verb

noun

Small flying insects of the order Diptera, typically characterized by their ability to fly and a body structure consisting of a head, thorax, and abdomen.

Example Sentences

"The garden was filled with colorful flowers and buzzing flies."

"She swatted the flies that were hovering around her picnic."

"Many species of flies are important for pollination."

verb

Example Sentences

"The bird flies high above the trees."

"During summer, the children love to watch the kites fly in the park."

"He tends to fly to distant countries for his job."