wingedinsect
nounUK /wɪŋd ˈɪnsɛkt/
US /wɪŋd ˈɪnsɛkt/
A winged insect is a small bug that has wings and can fly.
A butterfly is a winged insect that flutters from flower to flower.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Any insect that uses wings to move from place to place.
The dragonfly is a fast winged insect that hunts over ponds.
3. A bug with wings that may be seen in gardens and parks.
We watched a winged insect land on the bright red flower.
4. A small flying creature with six legs and a body in three parts.
A winged insect like a moth can be attracted to a lamp at night.