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honeybee
noun
hon·ey·bee
ˈhə-nē-ˌbē
variants
or honey bee
: a honey-producing bee (genus Apis of the family Apidae)
especially
: a European bee (A. mellifera) introduced worldwide and kept in hives for the honey it produces
Examples of honeybee in a Sentence
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African honeybees as a mitigation method for elephant impact on trees
Conservation Science and Practice.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2024
Oregano Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum Planting Time: Late spring, after threat of frost has passed
The nectaries of oregano blooms are a little larger than those of cilantro and sweet alyssum and thus attract larger insects such as honeybees, native bees, and syrphid (flower) flies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2024
While not all bees sting, honeybees, carpenter bees and bumblebees are among bee species that can sting.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
Jasmine meets Kristen for wine and tells her that she’s not invited, and Kristen gets madder than a honeybee with a hard-on.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of honeybee was
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“Honeybee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeybee. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
honeybee
noun
hon·ey·bee
-ˌbē
: a bee that produces honey and lives in colonies
especially
: a European bee widely kept in hives for the honey it produces
Medical Definition
honeybee
noun
hon·ey·bee
ˈhən-ē-ˌbē
: a honey-producing bee (Apis and related genera)
especially
: a European bee (A. mellifera) introduced worldwide and kept in hives for the honey it produces
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