noun
apiary
AY-pee-uh-ree
Apiary (noun) means a place where beehives are kept, typically a group of hives managed together for honey or pollination. Example: “The apiary sits at the far end of the orchard.”
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A place where beehives are kept, typically a group of hives managed together for honey or pollination.
"The apiary sits at the far end of the orchard."
"She inspects every hive in the apiary once a fortnight."
How to use apiary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place where beehives are kept.
When to use it
Neutral; the ordinary term among beekeepers.
Memory tip
Do not confuse it with 'aviary', which houses birds; apiary comes from apis, the Latin for bee.
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Common pairings
commercial apiary
apiary site
inspect the apiary
rooftop apiary
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Etymology
From Latin apiarium 'beehouse', from apis 'bee'.
Synonyms
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bee yard
bee farm
Rhymes for apiary
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What is the difference between an apiary and a hive?
A hive is a single box housing one colony of bees. An apiary is the site where hives are kept, usually several of them together, along with the stands, fencing and access that go with them.
What is a person who keeps bees called?
A beekeeper, or more formally an apiarist. The study and practice of beekeeping is called apiculture.
How many hives make an apiary?
There is no fixed number, and a single hive on a rooftop can be called an apiary. In practice the word usually implies a managed site with several hives kept together.
What is the meaning of apiary?
"apiary" (noun) means a place where beehives are kept, typically a group of hives managed together for honey or pollination.
