hive
word
Definition
A hive is a structure where bees live and store honey. It can also describe a place full of busy activity.
Usage & Nuances
'Hive' usually describes bee homes, but also figuratively means a place buzzing with people or activity ('hive of activity'). Not to be confused with 'hives' (an allergic skin rash). Common phrases: 'beehive', 'hive mind'.
Spanish: colmenaPortuguese (BR): colmeiaPortuguese (PT): colmeiaChinese (Simplified): 蜂箱 - 蜂巢Chinese (Traditional): 蜂箱 - 蜂巢Hindi: मधुमक्खी का छत्ताArabic: خلية نحلBengali: মৌচাক - কর্মচঞ্চল স্থানRussian: улей - место кипучей деятельностиJapanese: 巣箱 - 活気のある場所Vietnamese: tổ ong - nơi nhộn nhịpKorean: 벌집 - 분주한 곳Turkish: arı kovanı - canlı ve hareketli yerUrdu: چھتا - مصروف جگہIndonesian: sarang lebah - tempat sibuk
Example Sentences
The bees live in a hive in the garden.
basic
We saw a hive hanging from the tree.
basic
A hive is full of honey and bees.
basic
The office was a real hive of activity this morning.
natural
She works like a bee in the hive, always busy and helpful.
natural
Their new café has become a hive for local artists.
natural