Definition

Noun: 1. A robust, hairy, social bee of temperate regions: A humblebee is a type of large, furry, and often brightly colored bee that lives in colonies, primarily in temperate climates. It is known for its distinctive loud, low-pitched buzzing sound while flying.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The humblebee buzzed loudly as it collected pollen from the clover.
  • We watched a humblebee enter its nest in the old mouse burrow.
  • Humblebees are important pollinators for many wildflowers and crops.

Advanced Usage

• "Bombus": This is the scientific genus name for humblebees. It is used in formal or biological contexts.
  • The study focused on the foraging behavior of Bombus terrestris.

Variants and Related Words

• Bumblebee (n): This is the more common modern term for "humblebee." The two words are synonyms.
  • The children were delighted to see a bumblebee in the garden.

Synonyms

• Bumblebee: The direct and most frequently used synonym.
• Social bee: A broader term describing bees that live in colonies, which includes humblebees.

Noun

1. robust hairy social bee of temperate regions