beehive

beehive

noun

is a structure that houses a colony of honey bees. It is often made of wax and is used by bees to store honey and pollen, as well as to raise their young. Beekeepers are responsible for maintaining and managing beehives, as well as harvesting the honey for either personal or commercial use. Beeswax is also used to make candles and other products, such as lip balm and lotions.

 

Example

1. The farmer inspects the beehive daily to make sure the bees are healthy.
2. The children watched in awe as the beekeeper opened the beehive.
3. The beehive was filled with thousands of buzzing bees.