nounπShareA flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey."The bee buzzed around the flower in the garden. "insectanimalbiologynatureorganismecologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee."geography bee"culturelanguageeducationevententertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee."The women held a quilting bee to finish the quilt for their church's new nursery. "culturetraditioneventgroupworksocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ring or torque; a bracelet."My grandmother wore a silver bee around her wrist as a reminder of her childhood. "wearappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareObsolete spelling of be"He bee'd to the store to buy milk. "languagegrammarlinguisticswordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπSharePast participle of be; been"Cride out, Now now Sir knight, shew what ye bee,"grammarlanguagepast participleparticiple pastChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe name of the Latin-script letter B."The teacher wrote the letter "bee" on the board. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through."The shipwright carefully installed the bees to secure the fore-topmast stays. "nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
