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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job or hobby is looking after beehives.

Word forms

beekeepers plural

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Etymology

From "bee" plus "keeper."

Synonyms

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apiarist apiculturist

Rhymes for beekeeper

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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.