honeycomb
What is another word for honeycomb? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To riddle something with small holes or tunnels, as bees do with a hive.
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How to use honeycomb
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
honeycombed with tunnels
honeycomb pattern
honeycomb structure
Etymology
From Old English huniġcamb, literally "honey" + "comb", describing the wax structure bees build to store honey.
Full origin of honeycomb →Frequently asked questions
What does “honeycomb” mean?
The word “honeycomb” means to riddle something with small holes or tunnels, as bees do with a hive. In plain terms, as a verb, to fill something with small connected holes or cavities, often in a way that weakens it.
How do you pronounce “honeycomb”?
“Honeycomb” is pronounced HUH-nee-kohm (/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “honeycomb” in a sentence?
Here is “honeycomb” used in a sentence: “Years of erosion had honeycombed the cliff face with small caves.”
What part of speech is “honeycomb”?
“Honeycomb” is a verb.
Where does the word “honeycomb” come from?
The word “honeycomb” comes from Old English. From Old English huniġcamb, literally "honey" + "comb", describing the wax structure bees build to store honey.
How many meanings does “honeycomb” have?
“Honeycomb” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to riddle something with small holes or tunnels, as bees do with a hive.
