honeybee

noun
UK: /ˈhʌn.i.biː/
US: /ˈhʌn.i.biː/

  1. A bee that makes honey.

    1. A honeybee flew into the garden.
    2. The honeybee population is vital for pollinating many of our crops.

  2. A social bee of the genus Apis, known for producing and storing honey and constructing perennial colonial nests from wax.

    1. The honeybee diligently collects nectar and pollen to feed its colony.
    2. Understanding the behavior of the honeybee is crucial for maintaining healthy hives.

Synonyms

bee

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "honeybee" in English means: A bee that makes honey., A social bee of the genus Apis, known for producing and storing honey and constructing perennial colonial nests from wax..

The phonetic transcription of "honeybee" is /ˈhʌn.i.biː/ in British English and /ˈhʌn.i.biː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "honeybee": bee.

Example usage of "honeybee": "A honeybee flew into the garden.". More examples on the page.