honeycomb

verb

honeycombed; honeycombing; honeycombs

transitive verb

1

a

: to cause to be full of cavities like a honeycomb

b

: to make into a checkered pattern : fret

2

a

: to penetrate into every part : fill

b

: subvert, weaken

intransitive verb

: to become pitted, checked, or cellular

Examples of honeycomb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The hotel is near surreal valleys, honeycombed with cave dwellings and frescoed Byzantine cave churches. —Anya Von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026

These include a three-zone waist pad, honeycomb silicone anti-slip structure, and ergonomic back pad to keep the device stable during longer uses. —New Atlas, 29 May 2026

But not quite this type of honeycombing. —Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026

Add window film: Apply sheets of transparent window film over the window with double-sided tape to create a thermal barrier. Install cellular blinds: Replace window blinds with cellular blinds that have honeycombed interiors to retain heat in the room. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Rhymes for honeycomb

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome
• monochrome

Kids Definition

honeycomb

1 of 2 noun

hon·​ey·​comb -ˌkōm 

1

: a mass of six-sided wax cells built by honeybees in their nest to contain young bees and stores of honey

2

: something that resembles a honeycomb in structure or appearance

honeycomb

2 of 2 verb

: to make or become full of holes like a honeycomb

Medical Definition

honeycomb

noun

hon·​ey·​comb -ˌkōm 

: reticulum sense 1