Definition

A person who keeps and raises bees, often for honey production or pollination.

Example

The beekeeper carefully checked the hives for honey and healthy bees.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about being a beekeeper?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

I read that it’s a great way to help the environment.

Yeah, plus you get honey at the end!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beekeeper → It is formed from "bee" (from Old English "beo", meaning the flying insect known for producing honey) and "keeper" (from Old English "cepan", meaning to guard or protect). A beekeeper is someone who guards or tends to bees.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'guards' ('keeper') the 'bees' — that's why a beekeeper is a person who takes care of bees.

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