beehive
word
Definition
A beehive is a structure where bees live and make honey. It can be a natural nest or a man-made box for keeping bees.
Usage & Nuances
Used in nature, farming, and sometimes metaphorically for busy places ('the office was a beehive of activity'). Refers to both natural and artificial bee homes. Also the name of a 1960s women's hairstyle due to its shape.
Spanish: colmenaPortuguese (BR): colmeiaPortuguese (PT): colmeiaChinese (Simplified): 蜂箱 - 蜂巢Chinese (Traditional): 蜂箱 - 蜂巢Hindi: मधुमक्खी का छत्ताArabic: خلية نحلBengali: মৌচাকRussian: улейJapanese: 蜂の巣Vietnamese: tổ ongKorean: 벌집Turkish: arı kovanıUrdu: چھتہIndonesian: sarang lebah
Example Sentences
The beehive is full of honey.
basic
Bees live in a beehive.
basic
The farmer checked the beehive every week.
basic
After the storm, the beehive was knocked down.
natural
The garden was buzzing like a beehive all day long.
natural
Her hair was styled in a perfect beehive for the party.
natural