bee
word
/ˈbi/
bee
/bˈiː/
bee
Definition
A bee is a small flying insect with black and yellow stripes that collects nectar and pollen from flowers. Many bees make honey, and they are very important because they help plants grow by pollinating them.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the insect in general. Common combinations are 'bee sting', 'bee hive', 'queen bee', and 'worker bee'. Learners sometimes confuse 'bee' with 'fly' or 'wasp'; a 'wasp' is a different insect and is usually less hairy.
Spanish: abejaPortuguese (BR): abelhaPortuguese (PT): abelhaChinese (Simplified): 蜜蜂Chinese (Traditional): 蜜蜂Hindi: मधुमक्खीArabic: نحلةBengali: মৌমাছিRussian: пчелаJapanese: ミツバチVietnamese: ongKorean: 꿀벌Turkish: arıUrdu: مکھی (شہد کی مکھی)Indonesian: lebah
Example Sentences
A bee is on the yellow flower.
basic
The bee made honey in the hive.
basic
Be careful, that bee can sting.
basic
A bee flew into the kitchen, and nobody knew what to do.
natural
I got stung by a bee when I was walking home.
natural
There were bees all over the garden this morning.
natural