Definitions for firefly

firefly fire·fly

Spelling: [fahyuh r-flahy]
IPA: /ˈfaɪərˌflaɪ/

Firefly is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 107 anagrams from letters in firefly (effilry).

Definitions for firefly

noun

  1. any nocturnal beetle of the family Lampyridae, characterized by a soft body with a light-producing organ at the rear of the abdomen.

Origin of firefly

First recorded in 1650-60; fire + fly2

Examples for firefly

I said to my wife: 'firefly is too good a breed to carry out groceries.

The Sarah led the way, the firefly following close in our wake.

Unfortunately, that devotion doesn't always translate into programs that stay on the air—just ask firefly fans about that.

I would jump at an opportunity to do any kind of firefly thing again.

On the whole, she decided she would not relate the story of firefly.

Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and firefly, shares these mixed feelings.

As the hull passed the window, Mont read her name, which was the firefly of Savannah.

So, was it a coincidence you were Captain Hammer on Dr. Horrible and nicknamed Captain Tightpants on firefly?

From firefly to Pushing Daisies to Freaks and Geeks, the intensity of fan support has attempted to save or revive genre shows.

And how brilliant is the horizon of the firefly when he winks his "other eye!"

Word Value for firefly
Scrable

16

Words with friends

16

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