beekeeper

noun

bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun

Examples of beekeeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The beekeeper from Avedon’s haunting series In the American West. Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024 But its use has also caused harm to other farmers, beekeepers and native vegetation, particularly in the east and midwest. The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2024 For instance, local beekeepers prefer certain kinds of wood to build their hive boxes, and workers have been setting those woods aside, Juhler said. Marjorie Kirk, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 Reforming the laws would also increase funding options for beekeepers to purchase supplies and transportation to local markets. Rosa Chávez Yacila, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024 The British Beekeepers Association this week will host special briefings on the Asian hornets for local beekeepers. Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2023 The next step in their journey was to become virtual beekeepers to help others who share their concern over colony collapse disorder join them. Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024 Come meet world famous beekeeper Erika Thompson of Texas Bee works and participate in family friendly activities as the plaza is transformed into a Stewardship Educational Outreach Activity Area for both kids and lifelong learners. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024 Cannon, on the other hand, opted for a beekeeper costume. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beekeeper was in 1783

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“Beekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beekeeper. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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beekeeper

noun
bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun

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