firefly
nounUK /ˈfaɪəflaɪ/
US /ˈfaɪərflaɪ/
A firefly is a small flying bug that lights up in the dark.
We watched the fireflies glow in the garden at night.
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2. A soft, glowing light or spark, often used in a poetic way.
The distant fireflies of the city twinkled below the hill.
3. A type of small lamp or lantern that gives a faint glow.
She set a little firefly lamp on the nightstand.
4. A person or thing that shines brightly or stands out in the dark.
In the quiet show, her voice was a firefly of hope.