beehive
noun
a habitation or dwelling-place constructed for bees, usually either dome-shaped or box-shaped.
beehives
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pluralof beehive.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Most of the damage was to wine grapes, but some damage to beehives was also reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
They climb giant baobab trees to raid beehives for honey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
The first day of the trip featured a more informal welcome, with the Trumps treating Charles and Camilla to tea and cakes in the White House before showing them beehives on the famed lawn.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
But when she arrives at Iona’s apartment, Andie is shocked to see that a coiffed perm, light makeup, a sensible suit and a string of pearls have replaced her friend’s beehives and gelled spikes.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
All the saints came out of their beehives to see them off.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
