beehive
Translation
beehive, hive
Examples
The beekeeper collected honey from the beehive.
The beekeeper collected honey from the beehive.
The office was a beehive of activity.
The office was a beehive of activity.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) beehive A structure where bees live. A beehive can contain thousands of bees.
a beehive of ((activity/sth.)) A place full of busy people. The market was a beehive of activity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hive, nest
Etymology
From 'bee' + 'hive'. A hive for bees.
Memory Tips
A compound word. Imagine a house (hive) full of bees. Also used metaphorically for a busy place.