bumblebee
noun
bum·ble·bee
ˈbəm-bəl-ˌbē 
variants
or less commonly bumble bee
: any of numerous large robust hairy social bees (genus Bombus)
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Leaves offer a spot for beneficial insects, including bumblebees and butterfly larvae, to overwinter.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
When [ecologist Lars] Chittka gave bumblebees an extra jolt of sucrose, their favorite food, the bees buzzed with delight.
—Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Stark white leather uppers contrast with shiny asymmetrical green and red accents, plus whimsical bumblebee motifs.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Leave the leaf litter Leaf litter supports hibernating queen bumblebees by providing them with a sheltered area for the winter.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
When [ecologist Lars] Chittka gave bumblebees an extra jolt of sucrose, their favorite food, the bees buzzed with delight.
—Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Stark white leather uppers contrast with shiny asymmetrical green and red accents, plus whimsical bumblebee motifs.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Leave the leaf litter Leaf litter supports hibernating queen bumblebees by providing them with a sheltered area for the winter.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Bumblebee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bumblebee. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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bumblebee
noun
bum·ble·bee
ˈbəm-bəl-ˌbē
: any of numerous large hairy social bees
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