noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The bee population in our local park is declining, impacting the pollination of the flowers. " insect animal nature biology organism ecology agriculture food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading