Honeybee: meaning, definitions and examples
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honeybee
[ ˈhʌnɪˌbiː ]
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
Examples of usage
- The honeybee buzzed around the flowers collecting nectar.
- Honeybees are essential for the pollination of many crops.
person
Informally, a honeybee can refer to a person who is sweet and hardworking, like the insect.
Synonyms
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.