Honeybee: meaning, definitions and examples

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honeybee

 

[ ˈhʌnɪˌbiː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect

A honeybee is a small insect that is known for producing honey. Honeybees live in colonies and play a crucial role in pollination.

Synonyms

bee, drone, worker bee

Examples of usage

  • The honeybee buzzed around the flowers collecting nectar.
  • Honeybees are essential for the pollination of many crops.
Context #2 | Noun

person

Informally, a honeybee can refer to a person who is sweet and hardworking, like the insect.

Synonyms

hard worker, sweetheart

Examples of usage

  • She's a real honeybee, always helping others with a smile.
  • Everyone loves working with him; he's such a honeybee.

Translations

Translations of the word "honeybee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abelha

🇮🇳 मधुमक्खी

🇩🇪 Honigbiene

🇮🇩 lebah madu

🇺🇦 медоносна бджола

🇵🇱 pszczoła miodna

🇯🇵 ミツバチ

🇫🇷 abeille

🇪🇸 abeja

🇹🇷 bal arısı

🇰🇷 꿀벌

🇸🇦 نحلة

🇨🇿 včela medonosná

🇸🇰 včela medonosná

🇨🇳 蜜蜂

🇸🇮 čebela

🇮🇸 hunangsfluga

🇰🇿 ара балы

🇬🇪 ფუტკარი

🇦🇿 bal arısı

🇲🇽 abeja

Word origin

The word 'honeybee' originated from the Old English words 'hunig' (honey) and 'bēo' (bee). Honeybees have been domesticated for honey production for thousands of years, with evidence of beekeeping dating back to ancient Egypt. They are also important pollinators in agriculture and play a vital role in ecosystems.

See also: honey, honeydew, honeyed, honeyedness.