beekeeper

noun

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

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Authorities did not say how many hives were being transported, but large-scale bee shipments are commonly used by commercial beekeepers to support agriculture and pollination efforts across the country. Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Commercial beekeepers experienced their highest losses on record – more than 60% of their colonies – in the winter of 2024-25. Andony Melathopoulos, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026 Call a Pest Professional or Beekeeper If a swarm of bees has taken up as uninvited guests at your home, Hare recommends calling a pest professional or local beekeeper. Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026 But videos posted on Instagram showed someone scooping up the bees from the turbine and into a wooden beekeeper’s box. Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beekeeper

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First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Apr. 2026.

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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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