Definition of beehive
1 : hive 1
2 : something resembling a hive for bees: such asa : a scene of crowded activityb : a woman's hairdo that is conical in shape
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Examples of beehive in a Sentence
The office was a beehive of activity.
wearing her hair in a beehive
Recent Examples of beehive from the Web
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Brady Elementary School's parking lot was a beehive of activity Saturday morning.
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Costuming by Michelle Hathaway and Glenda Wolfe's wigs in every form of flip and beehive all add to the characters.
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Four years later, Czerny Gardens now hosts blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry bushes, herbs, fruit trees and a sleepy beehive.
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The winner arrives to a beehive of public appearances and media coverage.
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Charges filed by prosecutors on Thursday, however, estimate 1,200 beehives valued at $200,000.
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But Kendall switched things up for her latest Instagram snapshots, instead giving flashes of '60s style cues like a beehive/bouffant updo, as well as cute leopard print and gingham intimates.
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A drawing, which resembles a beehive, shows a tall, cylindrical building filled with drones.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence’s wife, Karen, has installed a beehive on the grounds of their government residence in Washington.
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First Known Use of beehive
14th century
BEEHIVE Defined for English Language Learners
beehive
playDefinition of beehive for English Language Learners
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: a nest for bees
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: a place filled with busy activity
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: a woman's hairdo in which long hair is piled high on top of the head
BEEHIVE Defined for Kids
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