beekeeper

noun

bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər 

: a person who raises bees

beekeeping

ˈbē-ˌkē-piŋ 

noun

Examples of beekeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Back of the Yards beekeeper Jana Kinsman, 40, said the pollution affects her ability to bring product to market. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

One of the best psych-folk albums of 2026 was made by a beekeeper and a part-time wizard. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Another risk is that Georgia, South Carolina and Florida are important overwintering grounds for beekeepers and their colonies, which temporarily move to these areas to provide pollination services for agriculture. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Pictures shared on Facebook by the Queen Bee Supply LLC showed beekeepers working to clear the scene as millions of bees swarmed the area. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beekeeper

• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper
• gatekeeper
• goalkeeper
• housekeeper
• innkeeper
• minesweeper
• peacekeeper
• shopkeeper
• storekeeper
• timekeeper

Kids Definition

beekeeper

noun

bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər 

: a person who raises bees

beekeeping noun