Bee

/bˈiː/

/ˈbi/

[noun]

Bee

[NOUN]

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

What is a "bee"?

A bee is a flying insect known for its role in pollination and honey production. It has a robust body covered in fine hairs, with two pairs of wings and specialized pollen-collecting structures called pollen baskets. Bees are social insects that live in colonies, with a queen, workers, and drones. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by transferring pollen from one flower to another, aiding in the reproduction of plants. Bees are also known for their ability to produce honey by collecting nectar from flowers and converting it into a sweet, viscous substance stored in honeycombs. They are highly organized and communicate through complex dances and pheromones. Bees are important pollinators of many agricultural crops and contribute significantly to biodiversity and food production.

a social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions

Examples

1. Bees are hardworking insects that tirelessly gather resources for their colony.

2. She's the bee's knees.

3. It attracts them like bees around a honey pot.

4. The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.

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