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
Example
She's been busy as a bee all day, cleaning the house and doing laundry.
Example
My parents gave me 'the birds and the bees' talk when I was twelve years old.
Example
He has a bee in his bonnet about starting his own business.
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.
