bee
n. countable B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈbi// UK //bˈiː// bee
n. a flying insect with yellow and black stripes that makes honey. They are famous for living in groups and sometimes stinging if they feel threatened.
n. a winged, social insect of the superfamily Apoidea, known for its role in pollination and the production of honey and beeswax.
A bee is flying around the flowers in the garden.
The gardener planted lavender specifically to attract every local bee and butterfly to the yard.
Ecologists warn that the decline of the honey bee could have catastrophic effects on global food security due to the essential role these insects play in crop pollination.
Usage
Commonly used in the collective plural 'bees' when discussing the species or their environmental impact.