noun

beehive

BEE-hyv

Beehive (noun) means a structure, natural or built, in which bees live and produce honey. Example: “The farmer kept several beehives at the edge of the orchard.”

noun

A structure, natural or built, in which bees live and produce honey.

"The farmer kept several beehives at the edge of the orchard."

A tall, rounded hairstyle piled up on top of the head.

"She wore her hair in a beehive for the retro-themed party."

How to use beehive

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA home for bees — or, informally, a tall bouffant hairstyle shaped like one.

Common pairings

beehive hairstyle buzzing beehive

Word forms

beehived past tense, Beehives plural, beehives singular

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Etymology

From "bee" plus "hive."

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for beehive

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Frequently asked questions

What does “beehive” mean?

The word “beehive” means a structure, natural or built, in which bees live and produce honey. In plain terms, a home for bees — or, informally, a tall bouffant hairstyle shaped like one.

How do you pronounce “beehive”?

“Beehive” is pronounced BEE-hyv (/ˈbiːhaɪv/ in IPA).

How do you use “beehive” in a sentence?

Here is “beehive” used in a sentence: “The farmer kept several beehives at the edge of the orchard.”

What part of speech is “beehive”?

“Beehive” is a noun.

How many meanings does “beehive” have?

“Beehive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a structure, natural or built, in which bees live and produce honey.

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