Red Admiral

Pronunciation: /rɛd ˈædmərəl/

Definitions of red admiral

noun a type of butterfly with distinctive red and black wings

Example Sentences

A1 The red admiral butterfly has black wings with red bands.

A2 I saw a red admiral fluttering around the garden yesterday.

B1 The red admiral is a common sight in North America during the summer months.

B2 Many people enjoy watching the red admiral migrate south for the winter.

C1 The red admiral is known for its distinctive wing patterns and behavior.

C2 Researchers have been studying the migration patterns of the red admiral for years.

Examples of red admiral in a Sentence

formal The red admiral is a species of butterfly commonly found in North America.

informal I saw a beautiful red admiral fluttering around the garden yesterday.

slang Check out that red admiral, it's so pretty!

figurative Her dress was as vibrant and striking as a red admiral butterfly.

Grammatical Forms of red admiral

• past tense: red admiral-ed
• plural: red admirals
• comparative: more red admiral
• superlative: most red admiral
• present tense: is a red admiral
• future tense: will be a red admiral
• perfect tense: has been a red admiral
• continuous tense: is being a red admiral
• singular: a red admiral
• positive degree: red admiral
• infinitive: to be a red admiral
• gerund: being a red admiral
• participle: having been a red admiral

Origin and Evolution of red admiral

First Known Use: 1758 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'red admiral' originated as a common name for a species of butterfly known for its striking red and black coloration.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the specific butterfly species, the term 'red admiral' has since evolved to become a more general term for any butterfly with similar colors or markings.