beekeeper

noun

bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun

Examples of beekeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the largest beekeeping industry of any state, California has nearly 500,000 colonies operated by 400 commercial and semi-commercial beekeepers, and an additional 2,000 hobby beekeepers have one or more bee hives. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024 Taylor is the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program coordinator and a master beekeeper. Leah Taylor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024 Photograph: Chris Parkes Ever since the first Asian hornet stole into France in 2004, most likely stowed away on a cargo ship from China, the invasive species has plagued Europe’s beekeepers. Frankie Adkins, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024 Cannon sported an all-white beekeeper's suit, fit with a hat and netting that came down around his face and neck to protect him. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024 Inflation, which drives the price of most things up, including honey and hive supplies, has allowed even hobbyist beekeepers to qualify for the Census. Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024 But the Texas beekeepers all pointed to one clear reason for the bee boom — and that reason answered the phone on our second try. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024 Late winter is a critical time of year for beekeepers and the Central Valley orchards that rent their services. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024 Inflation also increases the share of beekeepers who qualify for the census: The Agriculture Department’s $1,000 farm definition hasn’t changed since 1975. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beekeeper was in 1783

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“Beekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beekeeper. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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beekeeper

noun
bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun

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