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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Koeller said the association provided information challenging what she felt was an ambiguous zoning code to the city, arguing that beekeeping was not in violation and exceptions should be made.

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

In the arsenic-sprayed cotton country of southern United States beekeeping as an industry has nearly died out.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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