Synonyms for

Honeybee

Verb / ˈhʌni:ˌbi: / Another word for honeybee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A honeybee is a type of bee that produces honey.

Synonyms & similar words

apismellifera bee bumblebee drone pollinator stinger hymenopteran insect

Example sentences

  1. The honeybee buzzed around the flowers in the garden.
  2. I saw a honeybee collecting nectar from a sunflower.
  3. Honeybees live in hives and work together to make honey.
  4. The honeybee has a stinger to protect itself from predators.
  5. Honeybees are important pollinators for plants.

Quotes

  • 'The honeybee that fetch the nectar from the flowers to make the honey, and bring it to the hive, never gets too much of it.' - Emily Dickinson
  • 'When the flower blossoms, the bee will come.' - Srikumar Rao
  • 'Honeybees are the best listeners.' - Zig Ziglar

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