Bee

Pronunciation: /biː/

Definitions of bee

noun a flying insect that collects nectar and pollen, produces wax and honey, and lives in large communities organized in a social hierarchy

Example Sentences

A1 The bee is buzzing around the flowers.

A2 Bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey.

B1 The bee population is declining due to pesticide use.

B2 Beekeepers play a crucial role in maintaining bee colonies.

C1 Researchers are studying the behavior of bees to understand their communication methods.

C2 The intricate dance of the bee conveys important information to other members of the hive.

Examples of bee in a Sentence

formal The bee is a crucial pollinator for many crops.

informal I saw a bee buzzing around the flowers in the garden.

slang That party was lit, everyone was buzzing around like bees.

figurative She was as busy as a bee, always working on multiple projects at once.

Grammatical Forms of bee

• past tense: been
• plural: bees
• comparative: more bee-like
• superlative: most bee-like
• present tense: is
• future tense: will be
• perfect tense: has been
• continuous tense: is being
• singular: bee
• positive degree: bee
• infinitive: to be
• gerund: being
• participle: been

Origin and Evolution of bee

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bee' originated from Old English 'bēo' which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'bion'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the insect, the word 'bee' later evolved to also mean a gathering of people working together towards a common goal, such as in a 'beehive' or 'quilting bee'.