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• present tense form of hive (3rd person singular).
• plural of hive.

hives

American  

[hahyvz] / haɪvz /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. any of various eruptive conditions of the skin, as the wheals of urticaria.

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hives British  

/ haɪvz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) pathol a nontechnical name for urticaria

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hives Scientific  

/ hīvz /

1. A skin condition characterized by transient, itching welts, usually resulting from an allergic reaction.

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hives Cultural  

1. A condition characterized by the sudden appearance of red, raised areas on the skin that itch severely. Hives may be caused by an allergic reaction (see allergy) to foods or other substances.

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Etymology

Origin of hives

First recorded in 1490–1500; originally Scots; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

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Honeybees typically nest above ground in hollow trees or managed hives, and their colonies usually contain between 30,000 and 60,000 bees.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026

The most common symptoms are hives and gastrointestinal issues, but symptoms can progress to shortness of breath and even anaphylactic shock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

He has already brought in 30 donated hives and is establishing them on his property.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

This club of apiarists -- ranging from hobbyists to full-time commercial bee farmers -- gathers regularly to learn new skills and discuss tricky problems, not least the parasitic varroa mites that plague their hives.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

Mel Willis was the owner of Hippie Queen Honey, and she lived on a shaggy, overgrown patch of berry bushes and brambles and flowers with her hives and with Priscilla.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

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