Hive (Noun)
Meaning 1
A structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A teeming multitude.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The city was a hive of activity, with people rushing to and fro on the sidewalks.
- The stadium was a hive of noise and excitement as the home team took the field.
- The airport was a hive of frantic travelers, all trying to catch their flights on time.
- The shopping mall was a hive of holiday shoppers, scrambling to find last-minute gifts.
- The convention center was a hive of enthusiastic fans, all gathered to meet their favorite celebrities.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.