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
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Noun
The house was a hive of activity as we prepared for the party.
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Now Beit al Baraka guests stay for several days, engaging with residents like Yousef Sayyah, a local beekeeper who introduces guests to his hives and teaches about the biodiversity of the area.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The most significant way to manage chronic hives is with medications, including antihistamines or drugs that target the immune response.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Mar. 2026
This could be insect eggs hatching, moths emerging from their hiding spots in the leaves, or bees leaving their hive or nest in search of food.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
According to Food Allergy Research & Education, allergic reactions to soy are typically mild and produce symptoms such as hives, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and itching, but reactions can be unpredictable.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Hive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hive. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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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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