beekeeper

American  

[bee-kee-per] / ˈbiˌki pər /

noun

1. a person who raises honeybees; apiculturist.

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beekeeper British  

/ ˈbiːˌkiːpə /

noun

1. a person who keeps bees for their honey; apiarist

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Other Word Forms

• beekeeping noun

Etymology

Origin of beekeeper

First recorded in 1810–20; bee ¹ + keeper

Example Sentences

The findings have important implications for beekeepers and for agricultural systems that rely on honey bee pollination.

From Science Daily

For years, beekeepers have noted increasing issues with queen failure and early supersedure.

From Science Daily

Threats to the bee population became a global concern starting in 2006, when beekeepers first reported significant colony losses.

From Literature

There are even bees and a beekeeper, who harvests honey for employees to take home.

From Barron's

But a threat to one can be a threat to all, and so the Bards and the beekeepers did as bees do and acted as one.

From Los Angeles Times