noun
Beeman
Beeman (noun) means a person who keeps bees; a beekeeper. Example: “The local beeman sold honey at the farmers market.”
noun
1
A person who keeps bees; a beekeeper.
"I am a beeman of long standing, having practically kept bees all my life."
— The Bee-keepers' Record (1906)
"The local beeman sold honey at the farmers market."
How to use Beeman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older or informal word for a beekeeper.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Beemans, beemen
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Etymology
From "bee" plus "man," originally an occupational term (and surname) for someone who tended bees.
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What does “Beeman” mean?
The word “Beeman” means a person who keeps bees; a beekeeper. In plain terms, an older or informal word for a beekeeper.
How do you use “Beeman” in a sentence?
Here is “Beeman” used in a sentence: “The local beeman sold honey at the farmers market.”
What part of speech is “Beeman”?
“Beeman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Beeman?
"Beeman" (noun) means a person who keeps bees; a beekeeper.
