bumblebee
Translation
bumblebee
Examples
A fat bumblebee buzzed by the flower.
A fat bumblebee buzzed by the flower.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) a large, hairy bee A fat bumblebee buzzed by the flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bee, insect
Etymology
A compound of 'bumble' (to make a humming sound) and 'bee'.
Memory Tips
It's a 'bee' that 'bumbles' (makes a humming sound and moves clumsily). The name is very descriptive.