beekeeper

noun

bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun

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Fifteen years ago, the beekeeper inherited two hives from his grandfather in Alaverdi. Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 The two find refuge with a trio of sister beekeepers. Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 The beekeeper then pushes the start button, causing the central spinner to start rotating, and the honey is extracted in 20 seconds. Shirl Leigh january 20, New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026 Pirvu stars as a private chef competing for her dream job with a celebrity restaurateur, who finds inspiration in her mother’s recipes, the sweetness of honey, and a struggling beekeeper who teaches her to believe that life, and love, are sweetest when shared. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beekeeper

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First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beekeeper was in 1783

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“Beekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beekeeper. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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beekeeper

noun
bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun

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