beekeeping

American

[bee-kee-ping] / ˈbiˌki pɪŋ /

noun

the rearing and breeding of honeybees; apiculture.

Etymology

Origin of beekeeping

First recorded in 1830–40; bee ¹ + keeping

Example Sentences

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Peterson runs a modest farm with her husband in Petaluma and gave a presentation on beekeeping.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Eugene Ottinger is one of Nevermore Academy's quirkier students and president of the school's beekeeping club, which is where he first befriends Wednesday.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 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

First a corsair’s cellar, built to safeguard gold, weapons, an eccentric’s beekeeping equipment.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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