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

Some beekeepers use barges to get their hives into these remote river regions framed by ancient cypress, where alligators and turtles lurk below dark tannic water. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Nevertheless, Cormier still insists that a beekeeper’s labors are amply rewarded. — Richard Schiffman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026

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

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