bumblebee
noun
any of several large, hairy social bees of the family Apidae.
bumblebees
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pluralof bumblebee.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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State wildlife officials have raised concerns about the potential impact of the quarry on bumblebees, desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles and other creatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
The trust said habitat loss and fragmentation were likely to have a bigger impact on the Moss carder than many other species as it typically foraged closer to its nest than most other bumblebees.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Dr Richard Comont, the Trust's science manager, says that once air temperatures reach around 28C to 32C, UK bumblebees can start to struggle to fly without overheating.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology found evidence that sulfoxaflor changes both gene activity and reproductive function in bumblebees.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The butterflies, bumblebees, and hummingbirds were already going about their business.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
