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Bee: meaning, definitions and examples

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bee

 

[biห ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

insect

A bee is a flying insect closely related to wasps and ants, known for their role in pollination and producing honey. Bees are social insects that live in colonies and are famous for their complex communication system and ability to navigate using the sun.

Synonyms

bumblebee, honeybee, pollinator.

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Word Description / Examples
bee

Group term, often used to describe a gathering or activity focused on a specific task or event (spelling bee, quilting bee).

  • I'm participating in a spelling bee next week
  • Grandma is hosting a quilting bee this afternoon
bumblebee

Specifically refers to the large, fuzzy bees often seen in gardens, known for their gentle nature and role in pollination.

  • A bumblebee was buzzing around the garden
  • Bumblebees are excellent pollinators
honeybee

Refers to bees that produce honey and are often kept in hives by beekeepers. Common in agricultural and ecological discussions.

  • Honeybees are crucial for pollinating crops
  • We're harvesting honey from our honeybees today
pollinator

Used in scientific, environmental, and agricultural contexts to describe organisms, including bees, that help plants reproduce by transferring pollen.

  • Bees are essential pollinators in our ecosystem
  • The garden is full of different pollinators, not just bees

Examples of usage

  • The bee landed on the flower to collect nectar.
  • Without bees, many plants would not be able to reproduce.
  • The bee danced to communicate the location of the nectar source.
  • The buzzing sound of bees filled the garden.
  • Bees are essential for the pollination of crops.

Translations

Translations of the word "bee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abelha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคงเฅเคฎเค•เฅเค–เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Biene

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะดะถะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pszczoล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่œ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abeille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abeja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤela

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vฤela

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œœ่œ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤebela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฝfluga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒขแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abeja

Etymology

The word 'bee' has Old English roots, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'bion'. Bees have been important to human societies for thousands of years, with evidence of beekeeping dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. The importance of bees in pollination and honey production has led to their symbolic significance in many cultures, representing diligence, community, and harmony with nature.

See also: beef.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,939 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.