beekeeper

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noun (1)

bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping
ˈbē-ˌkē-piŋ How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
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beekeeping

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noun (2)

bee·​keep·​ing
ˈbē-ˌkē-piŋ
: the branch of agriculture concerned with the production of and caring for bees and honey : apiculture

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Huntsinger said the expansion of almond production had created more business for local beekeepers. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 But now, Beewise hives are equipped with Robi, a wheeled unit that drives up to the hives and uses robotic arms to reach inside to treat the bees, just as a human beekeeper would. — Rachel Sacks, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 In the Algarve’s inland countryside, guests can explore the world of beekeeper José Maria Martinez, who continues a family practice spanning three generations and nearly 1,000 hives. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Buzzed off Tom Bidner, an apiarist from the Atherton Tablelands, west of Cairns, said 44 colonies had been stolen from three beekeepers. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beekeeper

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1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beekeeper was in 1783

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beekeeper

noun
bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun
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