# beekeeping

/ˈbiˌkipɪŋ/ (US) · /bˈiːkiːpɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/beekeeping
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

keeping bees to collect honey and help plants grow.

For teachers: 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.

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