Word
beekeepers
Phoneticsbee·keep·ers, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbiˌkipɝz/
UK/bˈiːkiːpəz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. people who keep bees, usually to collect honey and help crops grow.
n. people who maintain colonies of bees, typically in hives, to harvest honey and wax and to aid pollination.
Examples
“The beekeepers check their hives every morning.”
“Local beekeepers sell fresh honey at the Saturday market near the park.”
“Experienced beekeepers read subtle changes in hive sound and movement to anticipate swarming long before casual observers notice anything unusual.”
Examples
simple
“The beekeepers check their hives every morning.”
contextual
“Local beekeepers sell fresh honey at the Saturday market near the park.”
complex
“Experienced beekeepers read subtle changes in hive sound and movement to anticipate swarming long before casual observers notice anything unusual.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “beekeepers” in context.
Verb
01. beekeepers check
“Beekeepers check the hives every week in spring.”
noun + verb
02. beekeepers collect
“Beekeepers collect honey in late summer.”
noun + verb
03. beekeepers harvest
“Beekeepers harvest honey twice a year.”
noun + verb
04. help beekeepers
“This guide helps beekeepers keep their hives healthy.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. amateur beekeepers
“Many amateur beekeepers keep just two or three hives.”
adj + noun
06. experienced beekeepers
“Experienced beekeepers can calm the bees very quickly.”
adj + noun
07. local beekeepers
“Local beekeepers sell fresh honey at the Saturday market.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. association of beekeepers
“The national association of beekeepers offers free training.”
noun + prep + noun
09. group of beekeepers
“A group of beekeepers met to share advice about winter.”
noun + prep + noun
10. association of local beekeepers
“The association of local beekeepers meets on the first Friday.”
11. beekeepers check their hives
“Beekeepers check their hives to make sure the queen is safe.”
12. beekeepers sell local honey
“Beekeepers sell local honey at the village shop.”
Real-World Examples
“T he bees at Bybi, a collective of beekeepers in Copenhagen , live on the roof.” “Commercial beekeepers across Europe regularly move hives onto heather moorland during the summer flowering of ling heather.” “Tom Bidner , an apiarist from the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, said 44 colonies had been stolen from three different beekeepers.” “Now Boggarim passes that information to younger generations, along with what he’s learned from other beekeepers about how to monitor the insects and make sure they are healthy and thriving.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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