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Definition of apiary

apiary

/ˈeɪ.pi.ɛr.i/
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Plural:apiaries
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Adjective:apiarian
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apiary Lexical Profile

apiary Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A place where bees and a collection of beehives are kept, especially for commercial honey production, agricultural pollination, or scientific research.

Example

"The local orchard owner established a small apiary near the apple trees to ensure thorough pollination in the spring."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'apiary' (a place where bees are kept, from Latin 'apis' meaning bee) with 'aviary' (a large enclosure for keeping birds, from Latin 'avis' meaning bird).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin 'apiarium' (beehive or bee-house), derived from 'apis' (bee) and the suffix '-arium' denoting a place associated with a specified thing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apiary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apiary
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