Definition of "butterfly"
Kid-friendly meaning of butterfly, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "butterfly" mean?
butterfly (noun) — a colorful flying insect with big patterned wings.
Example sentences using "butterfly"
Grade K–2
A butterfly flew by.
Grade 3–5
A bright orange butterfly landed right on her open palm during the picnic in the field.
Grade 6–8
The fact that a caterpillar literally dissolves itself into goo on the way to becoming a butterfly is a quiet biology fact worth pausing on.
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