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Definition of flytrap

flytrap

/ˈflaɪ.træp/
fly · trap
Plural:flytraps
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• noun

1

A carnivorous plant, such as the Venus flytrap, that possesses specialized leaves adapted to catch and digest insects.

Example

"The children watched in fascination as the flytrap snapped shut around the unsuspecting beetle."

2

A device, often consisting of sticky paper or a baited container, designed to attract, catch, and kill flies or other flying insects.

Example

"She hung a sticky flytrap from the ceiling of the barn to control the summer insect population."

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• Nearby Words

flying snake
flying squirrel
flying tree snake
flytrap
foal
foam
foamflower

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound word formed from 'fly' and 'trap', first recorded in the late 18th century, most notably used in the name of the carnivorous Venus flytrap.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flytrap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flytrap
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