Honeycomb (Noun)
Meaning 1
A structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The honeycomb in the beehive was meticulously constructed by the worker bees to store their precious honey.
- Bees constantly fanned the honeycomb with their wings to keep the hive cool and control the temperature.
- The honeycomb was filled to capacity with golden honey, a sweet reward for the bees' hard labor.
- Inspecting the honeycomb, the beekeeper noticed that some of the cells were empty and others were still being built.
- When the queen bee laid her eggs, she chose cells in the honeycomb where the larvae could develop safely.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.