1
a
: a container for housing honeybees
b
: the usually aboveground nest of bees
2
: a colony of bees
3
: a place swarming with activity
hived; hiving
1
of bees
: to enter and take possession of a hive
2
: to reside in close association
Examples of hive in a Sentence
Noun
The house was a hive of activity as we prepared for the party.
Recent Examples on the Web
Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
In new documents, prosecutors allege Eric took a bite of a sandwich left in his truck along with a note on that day, only to end up breaking out in hives and blacking out.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
It was first approved in 2003 and has been used to treat asthma, nasal polyps and chronic hives.
—Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 16 Feb. 2024
Gavin hopes to take a hive home with him when he is released.
—Alicia Devine, USA TODAY, 5 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
Stress hormones like cortisol can lead to skin inflammation and hives.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
The infinity pool and bar is a social hive, and the hotel has some of the best breakfasts on the island, with homemade granolas, fresh guava juice and jams.
—Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
The new bill, waiting for Holcomb's signature, allows an HOA to regulate honeybee hives but not prohibit them.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2024
Noun
Borrow some beekeeping garb and visit the hives to learn about apiculture and sample the fresh honey for yourself.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
In new documents, prosecutors allege Eric took a bite of a sandwich left in his truck along with a note on that day, only to end up breaking out in hives and blacking out.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
It was first approved in 2003 and has been used to treat asthma, nasal polyps and chronic hives.
—Jonel Aleccia, Quartz, 16 Feb. 2024
Gavin hopes to take a hive home with him when he is released.
—Alicia Devine, USA TODAY, 5 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
Stress hormones like cortisol can lead to skin inflammation and hives.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
The infinity pool and bar is a social hive, and the hotel has some of the best breakfasts on the island, with homemade granolas, fresh guava juice and jams.
—Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
The new bill, waiting for Holcomb's signature, allows an HOA to regulate honeybee hives but not prohibit them.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2024
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hive
1 of 2 noun1
a
: a container for housing honeybees
b
: the usually aboveground nest of bees
c
: a colony of bees
2
: a place swarming with busy occupants
hive
2 of 2 verb
hived; hiving
1
a
: to collect into a hive
hive bees
b
: to enter and take over a hive or nesting place
2
: to live or gather in close association
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