Synonyms of bee

bee

noun

ˈbē 

as in whim

a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action

she got a sudden bee to quit her job and move to South Carolina

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whim
• maggot
• caprice
• whimsy
• notion
• freak
• fancy
• megrim
• image
• vagrancy
• impression
• crank
• humor
• vagary
• bee in one's bonnet
• thought
• kink
• fantasy
• picture
• fancifulness
• concept
• capriciousness
• whimsicality
• conception
• freakishness
• impetuosity
• conceit
• inspiration
• brainstorm
• mind's eye

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bee

The Tailor’s Wife/bullying local queen bee (Elizabeth Debicki) sets out to sabotage the romance. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026

Their wicker man isn’t an object of punishment, like the one that made Nicolas Cage flail around screaming about bees. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

For Schwartz, who has kept bees for about 15 years, preparing to inspect a hive starts with protective gear and a smoker. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

But now, Beewise hives are equipped with Robi, a wheeled unit that drives up to the hives and uses robotic arms to reach inside to treat the bees, just as a human beekeeper would. — Rachel Sacks, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing bee

• bee in one's bonnet