beekeeper

noun

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

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The Barraza family also visited a table staffed by budding beekeeper Isabel Anderson, 16, and professional beekeeper and Chicago Honeybee Company owner John Shin. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025 His Placer County beekeeper this month brought him hives from Idaho for his 500 acres of almond orchards in Yuba County. Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025 Is Raw Honey Is Healthier Than Regular Honey Farmers markets, local beekeepers, and natural grocery stores often sell raw honey. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2025 Some believe the holiday takes place in February to honor the anniversary of the death of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, people with epilepsy, and beekeepers, according to Britannica. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 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 1 Mar. 2025.

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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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