noun
beekeeper
BEE-keep
Beekeeper (noun) means a person who keeps and manages bee colonies, usually for honey. Example: “The beekeeper checked each hive for signs of disease.”
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A person who keeps and manages bee colonies, usually for honey.
"The beekeeper checked each hive for signs of disease."
How to use beekeeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or hobby is looking after beehives.
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Word forms
- Plural
- beekeepers
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The _____ checked each hive for signs of disease.
Etymology
From "bee" plus "keeper."
Synonyms
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apiarist
apiculturist
Rhymes for beekeeper
leper
keeper
peeper
beeper
sweeper
sleeper
creeper
steeper
innkeeper
zookeeper
goalkeeper
shopkeeper
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Frequently asked questions
What does “beekeeper” mean?
The word “beekeeper” means a person who keeps and manages bee colonies, usually for honey. In plain terms, someone whose job or hobby is looking after beehives.
How do you pronounce “beekeeper”?
“Beekeeper” is pronounced BEE-keep (/ˈbiˌkipɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “beekeeper” in a sentence?
Here is “beekeeper” used in a sentence: “The beekeeper checked each hive for signs of disease.”
What part of speech is “beekeeper”?
“Beekeeper” is a noun.
