BEEの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

BEE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun (1) noun (2) noun (3) abbreviation noun 4 noun (1) noun (2) noun (3) abbreviation Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In bee 1 of 4 noun (1) ˈbē Synonyms of bee 1 : any of numerous hymenopterous insects (superfamily Apoidea) that differ from the related wasps especially in the heavier hairier body and in having sucking as well as chewing mouthparts, that feed on pollen and nectar, and that store both and often also honey see africanized bee , bumblebee , carpenter bee , honeybee , sweat bee 2 : an eccentric notion : fancy beelike ˈbē-ˌlīk adjective see also: bee in one's bonnet bee 2 of 4 noun (2) : the letter b bee 3 of 4 noun (3) : a gathering of people for a specific purpose a quilting bee BEE 4 of 4 abbreviation bachelor of electrical engineering Synonyms of bee Relevance Noun (1) whim maggot See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of bee in a Sentence Noun (1) she got a sudden bee to quit her job and move to South Carolina Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. 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Noun Four bee colonies now help produce the White House’s signature honey, which officials say is used by residence chefs to sweeten teas, make salad dressings and create desserts. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today , 25 Apr. 2026 The big bees are even adept at pollinating plants with tiny flowers, Headrick said. — Sarah Linn april 24, Sacbee.com , 24 Apr. 2026 Any gap greater than 1/8-inch could provide an entry for bees to establish a colony. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living , 24 Apr. 2026 The existing hives can swell to about 70,000 bees during peak summer months and produce 200 pounds to 225 pounds (91 to 102 kilograms) of honey in a year, the White House said. — ABC News , 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bee Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, from Old English bēo ; akin to Old High German bīa bee, Old Irish bech , Lithuanian bitis Noun (3) perhaps from English dialect been help given by neighbors, from Middle English bene prayer, boon, from Old English bēn prayer — more at boon entry 1 First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined above Noun (3) 1769, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of bee was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing bee Africanized bee as busy as a bee bee balm bee - eater bee fly bee in one's bonnet bee's knees bee - stung bee tree bumble bee busy as a bee busy bee carpenter bee have a bee in one's bonnet honey bee humble - bee killer bee spelling bee sweat bee the bee's knees See More Rhymes for bee be bree cree fee flea flee free gee ghee glee he ki See All Rhymes for bee Browse Nearby Words bedworthy bee BEE See all Nearby Words Articles Related to bee 12 Pairs of Commonly Confused Animal... The animal words went in two by two, hurrah, hurrah! 6 Actual Names For Historical Spelling... We've had spelling bees for much longer than we've had the term 'spelling bee.' Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Bee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bee. Accessed 1 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition bee 1 of 2 noun ˈbē : any of numerous insects (as the honeybees and bumblebees) that feed on pollen and nectar and sometimes produce honey and that differ from the wasps especially in the heavier hairier body and in having sucking as well as chewing mouthparts bee 2 of 2 noun : a gathering of people for a specific purpose a quilting bee Etymology Noun Old English bēo "bee" Noun perhaps from a dialect word been "help given by neighbors," derived from Old English bēn "prayer" Medical Definition bee noun ˈbē : honeybee broadly : any of numerous hymenopteran insects (superfamily Apoidea) that differ from the related wasps especially in the heavier hairier body and in having sucking as well as chewing mouthparts, that feed on pollen and nectar, and that store both and often also honey see africanized bee More from Merriam-Webster on bee Nglish: Translation of bee for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about bee Last Updated: 26 Apr 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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