Definition

Noun: A bee sting is the painful puncture wound and injection of venom caused by the stinger of a bee. It refers specifically to the injury itself, including the localized reaction of swelling, redness, and pain.

Usage

The term "bee sting" is used to describe the act of being stung by a bee and the resulting physical injury. - It is a countable noun (e.g., a bee sting, multiple bee stings). - It is commonly used in medical, casual, and descriptive contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She got a bee sting on her arm while gardening.
  • The first aid kit has cream for treating bee stings.
  • His allergic reaction to the bee sting required immediate medical attention.

Advanced Usage

• "like a bee sting": Used metaphorically to describe something that causes a sharp, sudden, but often fleeting pain or annoyance.
  • His criticism was sharp and quick, like a bee sting.

Variants and Related Words

• Sting (noun/verb): The general act or result of piercing with a stinger. A "bee sting" is a type of sting.
• Wasp sting (noun): A sting inflicted by a wasp, often compared to a bee sting.

Synonyms

• Insect sting: A more general term.
• Puncture wound: A clinical description of the injury type.

Notes

• A "bee sting" typically results in the bee's stinger and venom sac being left in the skin, which distinguishes it from stings by other insects like wasps.
• The phrase refers to the injury from honey bees, bumblebees, and similar species. It is not used for bites from other insects.

Noun

1. a sting inflicted by a bee