Meaning of the word "worker bee" in English

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

worker bee

US /ˈwɜːr.kər biː/
UK /ˈwɜːr.kər biː/
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Noun

1.

a female bee that is not fertile and performs all the duties of the colony

Example:
The worker bee diligently collected nectar from the flowers.
A single worker bee can visit thousands of flowers in a day.
2.

a person who works very hard, especially one who does most of the work in a group or organization

Example:
She's the real worker bee of the team, always putting in extra hours.
In any large organization, you'll find a few worker bees who keep everything running smoothly.
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