Synonyms for

Bees

Verb / bi:z / Another word for bees — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bees are flying insects that collect nectar from flowers to make honey and perform other essential tasks in their hive.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

hymenoptera apoid insects

Informal

buzzers honey makers

Literary

nectar gatherers winged workers the hive's kin

Antonyms

humans individual solitary loner outsider nonconformist

Common collocations

  • busy as a bee
  • worker bee
  • queen bee
  • bumblebee
  • honey bee
  • bee sting
  • bee swarm
  • bee colony

Word family

noun bee
adjective beehive-like

Usage note

The word 'bees' is the plural of 'bee'. It is often used metaphorically to describe a very busy person or group.

Example sentences

  1. The bees are busy collecting nectar from the flowers.
  2. The sound of the buzzing bees is soothing.
  3. The honey produced by bees is delicious.
  4. The hive is where the bees live.
  5. The queen bee is the most important bee in the hive.

Quotes

  • Aerodynamically, the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway. - Mary Kay Ash
  • The bee is more honored than other animals, not because it labors, but because it labors for others. - Saint John Chrysostom
  • The hum of bees is the voice of the garden. - Elizabeth Lawrence

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