bee
Translation
bee
Examples
A bee is flying near the flower.
A bee is flying near the flower.
Bees make honey from nectar.
Bees make honey from nectar.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) bee (singular) / bees (plural) a flying insect that makes honey A bee is on the flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: honeybee; Related: wasp, hornet
Etymology
From Old English 'bēo', likely of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the buzzing sound.
Memory Tips
The word 'bee' sounds like the buzzing sound 'bzzz' that the insect makes.