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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

Or, as the series begins, beekeeping, as we see Meghan out harvesting honey, donned in a full beekeepers' outfit.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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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