Word
beekeeping
Phoneticsbee·keep·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbiˌkipɪŋ/
UK/bˈiːkiːpɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. keeping bees to collect honey and help plants grow.
n. maintenance of managed honeybee colonies in hives to produce honey and wax and to support pollination.
Examples
“My uncle starts beekeeping in his small garden.”
“She took a weekend course in beekeeping to learn how to care for hives safely.”
“Modern beekeeping balances honey production with colony health, as keepers monitor mites and pesticide exposure to protect fragile pollinator populations.”
Examples
simple
“My uncle starts beekeeping in his small garden.”
contextual
“She took a weekend course in beekeeping to learn how to care for hives safely.”
complex
“Modern beekeeping balances honey production with colony health, as keepers monitor mites and pesticide exposure to protect fragile pollinator populations.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “beekeeping” in context.
Verb
01. beekeeping requires
“Beekeeping requires patience, protective clothing and regular care.”
noun + verb
02. beekeeping supports
“Beekeeping supports fruit trees by helping with pollination.”
noun + verb
03. engage in beekeeping
“Many students engage in beekeeping through the school nature club.”
verb + prep + noun
04. practise beekeeping
“She practises beekeeping in the countryside to help pollinate crops.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. commercial beekeeping
“Commercial beekeeping produces most of the honey sold in supermarkets.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. beekeeping course
“She completed a beekeeping course before buying her first hive.”
noun + noun
07. beekeeping equipment
“He bought beekeeping equipment, including a suit and a smoker.”
noun + noun
08. introduction to beekeeping
“The book gives a clear introduction to beekeeping for beginners.”
noun + prep + noun
09. attend a beekeeping course
“She attended a beekeeping course to learn how to handle hives safely.”
10. beekeeping supports local biodiversity
“Beekeeping supports local biodiversity by helping wildflowers grow.”
11. buy basic beekeeping equipment
“You need to buy basic beekeeping equipment before you get bees.”
12. introduction to sustainable beekeeping
“The workshop offers an introduction to sustainable beekeeping for beginners.”
Real-World Examples
“A man who embraced beekeeping after his release from prison describes caring for the insects and educating others about them as a "therapeutic" experience.” “The ACCP opened a communal apiary with 10 beehives in San Lorencito in 2018, which also served as a school for community members to learn the craft of beekeeping.” “Rather than taking up beekeeping, those who want to help pollinators could reduce the use of chemicals in home gardens, make food choices that are environmentally healthier, and pressure policymakers to take more systemic steps, such as restricting neonicotinoids.” “Normally associated with the countryside, beekeeping in built-up areas has boomed in popularity over the past nine years, according to Tim Lovett, of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA).” Word family
NOUN
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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