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
1
A structure, natural or built, in which bees live and produce honey.
"The farmer kept several beehives at the edge of the orchard."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishA home for bees — or, informally, a tall bouffant hairstyle shaped like one.
Common pairings
beehive hairstyle
buzzing beehive
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- beehives
- Past tense
- beehived
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Etymology
From "bee" plus "hive."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for beehive
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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.
