Synonyms for

Hive

Verb / haɪv / Another word for hive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A structure where bees live and store honey.

Synonyms & similar words

beehive beehive apiary nest colony swarm home shelter dwelling habitation lair den hideout retreat sanctuary refuge asylum stronghold fortress castle

Synonyms by register

Formal

colony communal dwelling collective

Informal

hangout crib digs joint

Literary

beehive apiary

Antonyms

solitude individual isolation loneliness seclusion

Common collocations

  • busy hive
  • bee hive
  • swarm of bees
  • hive mind
  • hive of activity
  • empty hive
  • honey hive

Word family

noun hive
verb hive

Usage note

While 'hive' can refer to a literal beehive, it is often used metaphorically to describe a place or group characterized by busy activity or a sense of collective purpose. It can also refer to a dwelling or hangout, especially in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The bees buzzed around the hive.
  2. The honey in the hive tasted sweet.
  3. The beekeeper checked the hive for honey.
  4. The hive was full of bees.
  5. The bees built their hive in the tree.

Quotes

  • The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others. - Saint John Chrysostom
  • The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams. - Henry David Thoreau
  • The bee collects honey from flowers in such a way as to do the least damage or destruction to them, and he leaves them whole, undamaged and fresh, just as he found them. - Saint Francis de Sales

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