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Definition of beehive

beehive

/ˈbiː.haɪv/
bee · hive
Plural:beehives
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beehive Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An enclosed structure or natural nest in which honeybees live, raise their young, and produce honey.

Example

"The beekeeper carefully lifted the top frame from the wooden beehive to inspect the honeycomb."

2

A place or environment teeming with busy people and constant activity.

Example

"In the days leading up to the annual conference, the main office became a veritable beehive of activity."

3

A woman's hairstyle, popular in the 1960s, in which long hair is piled high on top of the head in a conical shape resembling a traditional straw skep.

Example

"For the retro costume party, she styled her hair into a towering 1960s beehive."

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• Nearby Words

beefless
beefsteak
beefy
beehive
beekeeper
beekeeping
beeline

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'bee' (from Old English 'bēo') and 'hive' (from Old English 'hȳf').

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