Bumblebee: meaning, definitions and examples
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bumblebee
[ หbสmb(ษ)lbiห ]
insects
A bumblebee is a large hairy bee with a loud buzz, living in colonies in underground burrows or in any convenient cavity.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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bumblebee |
Often used to describe large, fuzzy bees that are known for their buzzing sound. Commonly used in conversations about nature, gardening, or when teaching children about insects.
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bee |
A general term that refers to any insect from the family Apidae. Used in everyday conversation, scientific discussions, or when speaking broadly about these insects.
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humblebee |
An older term for bumblebee, not commonly used in modern English but might be found in historical texts or poetry. It has a quaint or nostalgic tone.
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pollinator |
Refers to any creature that aids in the transfer of pollen from one flower to another. Used in scientific, agricultural, and environmental conversations to highlight the broader role of these creatures.
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Examples of usage
- The bumblebee landed on the flower to collect nectar.
- Be careful around bumblebees, they can sting if provoked.
transformers
In the Transformers franchise, Bumblebee is a friendly Autobot, usually depicted as a small yellow Volkswagen Beetle.
Synonyms
Volkswagen Beetle, autobot, transformer.
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bumblebee |
A character in the Transformers universe who is a yellow-and-black Autobot often depicted as a scout or warrior. This term can be used in conversations about the Transformers franchise, movies, and merchandise.
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autobot |
A member of a heroic faction of sentient robots in the fictional Transformers universe. Used primarily in discussions about the Transformers franchise, toys, and media.
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transformer |
A device that transfers electrical energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction. Commonly referred to in engineering, electrical work, and physics discussions. Alternatively, refers to the robotic characters from the Transformers franchise.
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Volkswagen Beetle |
A small, iconic car model produced by the German automaker Volkswagen. Often mentioned in conversations about cars, automotive history, and classic car collections.
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Examples of usage
- Bumblebee is one of the most beloved characters in the Transformers series.
- The kids were excited to see Bumblebee transform into a robot.
Translations
Translations of the word "bumblebee" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abelha-bumble
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hummel
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebah bumble
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะผัะปั
๐ต๐ฑ trzmiel
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท bourdon
๐ช๐ธ abejorro
๐น๐ท yaban arฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋ฐ๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญูุฉ ุทูุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤmelรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤmeliak
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง้ป่
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤmrlj
๐ฎ๐ธ hรบmari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐา-ะฑะฐา ะฐัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bumblebee
๐ฒ๐ฝ abejorro
Etymology
The term 'bumblebee' originated in the mid 16th century, combining 'bumble' (imitative of the sound of a buzzing insect) and 'bee'. Bumblebees are important pollinators in many ecosystems and have been a subject of fascination and study for centuries.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,741 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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