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beekeeping

American  
[bee-kee-ping] / ˈbiˌki pɪŋ /

noun

  1. 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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After the destruction of the Verona fire, Teller was taken aback by the support from neighbors and even his competition in the beekeeping business.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Another pupil to join the club is 13-year-old Elizabeth, who got involved when she arrived at the school in Year 7, having previously taken some beekeeping assessments.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Steele, 75, is heartbroken over the dual loss of his place of solace and his beekeeping business.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 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

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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