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Definition of bee

bee

/biː/
bee
Plural:bees
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• noun

1

A flying, typically hairy insect of the superfamily Apoidea, renowned for its vital role in pollination and, in many species, for producing honey and beeswax.

Example

"The bee buzzed from flower to flower, collecting nectar to take back to its hive."

2

North American A social gathering where people combine their labor to accomplish a specific task or engage in a shared activity or competition.

Example

"The local community organized a quilting bee to finish making blankets before the harsh winter arrived."

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• Rhymes for bee

• Nearby Words

bedtime
bedwetter
bedwetting
bee
bee-eater
beech
beechwood

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'bēo', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'bij' and German 'Biene'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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