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

In the Algarve’s inland countryside, guests can explore the world of beekeeper José Maria Martinez, who continues a family practice spanning three generations and nearly 1,000 hives. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Buzzed off Tom Bidner, an apiarist from the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, said 44 colonies had been stolen from three beekeepers. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026

And honey was never hard to come by—her family counts six generations of beekeepers in it. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

The yellow-legged hornet was first spotted in Georgia by a beekeeper in 2023. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Sep. 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