Meaning of the word beehive in English

What does beehive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

beehive

US /ˈbiː.haɪv/

UK /ˈbiː.haɪv/

a structure in which bees are kept, typically a box or a woven straw skep

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The beekeeper carefully inspected the beehive for honey production.

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A swarm of bees flew into the empty beehive.

Synonym:

apiary hive

a hairstyle in which the hair is piled high on top of the head in a rounded shape

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She wore a classic beehive to the retro party.

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The singer's signature look included a towering beehive.

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