beehive

noun bee·hive \ ˈbē-ˌhīv \

Updated on: 9 May 2018

Definition of beehive

1 : hive 1

2 : something resembling a hive for bees: such as

a : a scene of crowded activity

b : a woman's hairdo that is conical in shape

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beehive

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Examples of beehive in a Sentence

The office was a beehive of activity.
wearing her hair in a beehive

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Casinos, by nature, can be a beehive of activity — lots of things to do, hear and see.

— michael james rocha, sandiegouniontribune.com, "By design, Viejas' new hotel offers a calming escape from the busy casino floor," 29 Apr. 2018
As of last year, there were 1,689 beekeepers registered with over 8,000 beehives in Connecticut.

— jordan otero sisson, Courant Community, "Beehives Belonging to Hanover's Stonewall Apiary Stolen From Sub Edge Farm in Farmington," 2 Apr. 2018
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital was a beehive of activity on March 7 when nearly 200 people assembled in teams in the facility's council rooms to compete in the Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Fund's annual Smart-A-Thon.

— jane napier neely, latimes.com, "The Valley Line: Trivia contest draws smiles, raises funds for Pinola/CV Chamber Education Fund," 19 Mar. 2018
The women’s movement is summed up by the can of White Rain hair spray that Faith and her roommate once relied on to fix their hair into beehives, now discarded to hiss its contents into the garbage can.

— ruth franklin, The Atlantic, "The Female Persuasion Should Be a Literary Breakout. Will It?," 19 Apr. 2018
The organizations stated the grants will help students build or expand upon existing vegetable gardens, salad bars or beehives, and provide educational resources about agriculture, environmental care and maintaining healthy lifestyles.

— wilborn p. nobles iii, NOLA.com, "New Orleans schools among winners of grants to build gardens," 19 Apr. 2018
Four beehives are in place and a fifth is slated to be set up in May at the new Richmond Education Gardens & Apirary.

— chuck fieldman, chicagotribune.com, "Four beehives produced 140 pounds of honey at new gardens and apiary," 18 Apr. 2018
Some fans believe, for instance, that the gold-and-black color scheme was far from accidental—and not just because of the beyhive beehive reference.

— jennifer lance, Glamour, "Twitter Really Wants to Pledge Sorority 'Beyoncé Alpha Knowles' After Her Coachella Performance," 15 Apr. 2018
The Pences' contribution, a beehive, is home to over 30,000 bees.

— kathleen luppi, latimes.com, "Second lady Karen Pence and daughter Charlotte promote children’s book at Nixon Library," 29 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of beehive

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BEEHIVE Defined for English Language Learners

beehive

noun

Definition of beehive for English Language Learners

: a nest for bees
: a place filled with busy activity
: a woman's hairdo in which long hair is piled high on top of the head

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beehive

noun bee·hive \ ˈbē-ˌhīv \

Definition of beehive for Students

: hive

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