bumblebee
0 antonyms and opposites of bumblebee, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Any of several species of large, furry bee in the genus Bombus, known for their loud buzz.
How to use bumblebee
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From bumble ("to buzz") + bee, first recorded in the 1520s, replacing the earlier Middle English "humbul-be."
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What does “bumblebee” mean?
The word “bumblebee” means any of several species of large, furry bee in the genus Bombus, known for their loud buzz. In plain terms, a big, fuzzy, loudly buzzing bee.
How do you pronounce “bumblebee”?
“Bumblebee” is pronounced BUHM-buhl-bee (/ˈbʌmbəlˌbiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “bumblebee” in a sentence?
Here is “bumblebee” used in a sentence: “A bumblebee drifted lazily between the lavender blooms.”
What part of speech is “bumblebee”?
“Bumblebee” is a noun.
Where does the word “bumblebee” come from?
The word “bumblebee” dates back to around 1520 and comes from Middle English. From bumble ("to buzz") + bee, first recorded in the 1520s, replacing the earlier Middle English "humbul-be.".