beekeeping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beekeeping
Example Sentences
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He never worked during his time in Wigan, but said he had plans to set up a beekeeping business.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Peterson runs a modest farm with her husband in Petaluma and gave a presentation on beekeeping.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
Pollinator Gin, crafted by Claire M Marin, started with a beekeeping hobby and evolved into a spirit distilled with wildflower honey.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
He was, however, happy to discuss beekeeping, a fairly recent pursuit, and the poetry readings — Seamus Heaney, Stephen Dunn — he did on Instagram Live during the height of the pandemic.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024
The people of Bone Gap said it made sense that Priscilla Willis was born into a beekeeping family, because she resembled nothing so much as a bee.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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