# beekeepers

/ˈbiˌkipɝz/ (US) · /bˈiːkiːpəz/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/beekeepers
Updated: 2026-10-19

## Definition

people who keep bees, usually to collect honey and help crops grow.

For teachers: 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.

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