American English pronunciation
How to pronounce beehive
IPA transcription: ['bi,haɪv]
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Noun
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any workplace where people are very busy
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a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees
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a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
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a hairdo resembling a beehive
Usage examples
- He later operated a prosperous inn which he christened the "Beehive Inn".
- We named it The Beehive.
- Harthill has two public houses: the "Beehive" and the "Blue Bell".
- Growers' demand for beehives far exceeds the available supply.
- The Beehive House gets its name from the beehive sculpture atop the house.