1
a
: a container for housing honeybees
b
: the usually aboveground nest of bees
2
: a colony of bees
3
: a place swarming with activity
hived; hiving
1
of bees
: to enter and take possession of a hive
2
: to reside in close association
Examples of hive in a Sentence
Noun
The house was a hive of activity as we prepared for the party.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Hillman went on to describe how she and three of her horses were swarmed by African killer honey bees after letting the horses out that morning to graze in the front yard — where the owners didn’t know the bees had built a hive in one of the trees.
—Brooke Baitinger, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
People with almond allergies or sensitivities who consume them could experience mild symptoms including swollen lips and hives to a potential life-threatening reaction including anaphylaxis, the FDA warns.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
However, dizziness will occur with other symptoms such as hives (urticaria), swelling (angioedema), respiratory distress, digestive issues, or a significant drop in blood pressure.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Through decentralized communication, bees make complex collective decisions, such as choosing their new hive.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Hillman went on to describe how she and three of her horses were swarmed by African killer honey bees after letting the horses out that morning to graze in the front yard — where the owners didn’t know the bees had built a hive in one of the trees.
—Brooke Baitinger, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
People with almond allergies or sensitivities who consume them could experience mild symptoms including swollen lips and hives to a potential life-threatening reaction including anaphylaxis, the FDA warns.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
However, dizziness will occur with other symptoms such as hives (urticaria), swelling (angioedema), respiratory distress, digestive issues, or a significant drop in blood pressure.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hive
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“Hive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hive. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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hive
1 of 2 noun1
a
: a container for housing honeybees
b
: the usually aboveground nest of bees
c
: a colony of bees
2
: a place swarming with busy occupants
hive
2 of 2 verb
hived; hiving
1
a
: to collect into a hive
hive bees
b
: to enter and take over a hive or nesting place
2
: to live or gather in close association
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