Bee (Noun)
Meaning 1
A social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- We attended the annual church sewing bee where members came together to create clothing for charity.
- At the spelling bee, Emma proudly received the prize for her impressive language skills.
- Her neighbor, who also helped out, later introduced herself to Amy and thanked her for contributing at the recent barn raising bee.
- Although David helped them arrange several square dance bee activities he will also stay close enough.
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Meaning 2
Any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A honey bee flies back to the hive, collecting nectar along the way.
- In the summer months, bees buzz loudly in the garden.
- Bees and wasps can sometimes be difficult to distinguish.
- Many garden flowers, like roses and sunflowers, are a rich source of nectar for a solitary bee.
- Entomologists use intricate combs and gentle force to transport fragile bee specimens in a jar.