bee

[biː]

bee Definition

  • 1a flying insect that is typically black and yellow and often makes honey
  • 2a social gathering where people come together to work on a specific task or project

Using bee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bee was buzzing around the flowers.

  • Example

    The beehive was full of honey.

  • Example

    We had a bee in our garden pollinating the plants.

  • Example

    The team had a bee to clean up the park.

bee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bee

  • honeybee
  • bumblebee
  • worker bee
  • drone bee
  • queen bee

Phrases with bee

  • very busy and hardworking

    Example

    She's been busy as a bee all day, cleaning the house and doing laundry.

  • a euphemism for sex education

    Example

    My parents gave me 'the birds and the bees' talk when I was twelve years old.

  • have a bee in one's bonnet

    to be preoccupied or obsessed with an idea

    Example

    He has a bee in his bonnet about starting his own business.

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Summary: bee in Brief

The word 'bee' [biː] refers to a flying insect that makes honey and pollinates plants. It also means a social gathering where people come together to work on a specific task or project. The phrase 'busy as a bee' describes someone who is very busy and hardworking, while 'the birds and the bees' is a euphemism for sex education. 'Have a bee in one's bonnet' means to be preoccupied or obsessed with an idea.

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