Definition of "bee" in English

noun

1. 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.

2. (informal, proscribed) Any stinging flying insect, especially a wasp.

noun

1. A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.

   • geography bee

2. A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.

noun

1. (obsolete) A ring or torque; a bracelet.

verb

1. Obsolete spelling of be.

2. (obsolete) past participle of be; been

noun

1. The name of the Latin-script letter B/b.

noun

1. (nautical, 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.