Beehive Very Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ive

Beehive has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

any workplace where people are very busy

"The office became a real beehive as everyone rushed to finish their reports before the deadline."

beehive

a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree

"The old oak tree had transformed into a bustling beehive, buzzing with activity since spring."

beehive hive

a hairdo resembling a beehive

"She arrived at the party wearing an elaborate 1960s beehive that made her look like a living sculpture."

beehive

a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees

"The local farmer checked his beehive every morning to harvest fresh honey before the afternoon heat drove the bees inside."

beehive hive

An enclosed structure in which some species of honey bees (genus Apis) live and raise their young.

"After completing her beekeeping project, Sarah was officially named a beehive for joining the Young Women branch next month."

A 12- to 13-year-old participant in the Young Women organization of the LDS Church.

Verb

To fill (a place) with busy activity.

"The bakery downstairs was a beehive as bakers rushed to prepare for the morning rush."

Proper Noun

The executive wing of the New Zealand parliament buildings.

"The Prime Minister addressed the nation from inside the Beehive after a late-night vote on the new budget."