bees

[biːz]

bees Definition

  • 1flying insects closely related to wasps and ants, known for their role in pollination and, in the case of the best-known bee species, the western honey bee, for producing honey and beeswax
  • 2a gathering of people who come together to work on a single activity or project

Using bees: Examples

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

  • Example

    The bees are busy collecting nectar from the flowers.

  • Example

    The hive was full of bees.

  • Example

    The garden was alive with the buzzing of bees.

  • Example

    The community organized a bees to clean up the park.

bees Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bees

Phrases with bees

  • the dominant female bee in a colony of social bees, which is responsible for laying eggs and ensuring the survival of the colony

    Example

    The queen bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs per day.

  • a female bee that does not reproduce but instead collects nectar and pollen, tends to the queen and young, and helps to maintain the hive

    Example

    The worker bees are responsible for building the honeycomb.

  • very busy and hardworking

    Example

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

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Summary: bees in Brief

Bees [biːz] are flying insects known for their role in pollination, honey production, and wax-making. They live in colonies and have a complex social structure. 'Bees' also refers to a gathering of people working on a single activity or project, as in 'The community organized a bees to clean up the park.' Phrases like 'queen bee' and 'worker bee' describe the roles of different bees in the colony, while 'busy as a bee' means very busy and hardworking.