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

Recent Examples on the Web Seeley is the world’s leading authority on the lives of wild honeybees. —

Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023 Still, not all bee stings are created equal; the venom of, say, a honeybee is different from that of a wasp is different. —

Brittany Edelmann, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023 In this new study, the researchers first looked at the genetics behind retinue behavior in worker honeybees. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2023 The sunflowers persisted this summer — soaring above six feet, their fat, golden heads covered in fuzzy honeybees, oblivious to past cruelty. —

Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023 For onlookers unfamiliar with the insects, five million buzzing honeybees would likely create an alarming sight. —

Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2023 Blueberries, watermelons, cantaloupes, squashes and cucumbers all rank among Georgia’s most valuable food crops, and all rely on honeybees and other pollinators to ensure bountiful harvests. —

Drew Kann, ajc, 28 Aug. 2023 The hotel will even arrange volunteer opportunities with local agricultural initiatives and honeybee conservation projects for educational guest experiences. —

Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2023 Previous studies have shown that genes from males can support selfish behavior in mammals, plants, and honeybees. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2023 See More

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