Bumblebee Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbəmbəɫˌbi

BUHM-buhl-bee

UK

bˈʌmbəlbˌiː

BUM-buhl-bee

Definition

A bumblebee is a large, round, and often fuzzy bee that makes a loud buzzing sound and is known for pollinating flowers.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in scientific or nature contexts. Not the same as 'honeybee' (smaller, makes honey for humans). 'Bumblebee' refers specifically to the large, fuzzy bees; often used in children's books or nature documentaries.

• Spanish: abejorro
• Portuguese (BR): mamangava
• Portuguese (PT): abelhão
• Chinese (Simplified): 大黄蜂
• Chinese (Traditional): 大黃蜂
• Hindi: भँवरा
• Arabic: طنان (نحلة كبيرة)
• Bengali: ভাঁক ভাঁক মৌমাছি - ঢলমলে মৌমাছি
• Russian: шмель
• Japanese: マルハナバチ
• Vietnamese: ong vò vẽ lớn - ong nghệ
• Korean: 털벌
• Turkish: yaban arısı
• Urdu: بھنبھناہٹ مکھی (بھنبھنا مکھی) - بھنورے والی مکھی
• Indonesian: lebah bulu - lebah besar

Example Sentences

A bumblebee is flying around the flowers.

basic

The bumblebee is bigger than a honeybee.

basic

I saw a bumblebee in the garden.

basic

Don’t worry, a bumblebee rarely stings unless bothered.

natural

Look at that big fuzzy bumblebee buzzing by your ear!

natural

Surprisingly, a bumblebee can fly even though it looks so heavy.

natural