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worker bee

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun worker bee has 1 sense
  1. worker bee - sterile bee specialized to collect food and maintain the hive
    --1 is a kind of
    worker
    --1 is a member of Apoidea, superfamily Apoidea

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Worker Bee

Description

A worker bee refers to a female honey bee that performs various tasks within the beehive. They are responsible for activities such as building and maintaining the hive, collecting pollen and nectar, and feeding the larvae and the queen.

This term can also be used metaphorically to describe a hardworking or diligent person in various contexts.

Sample Sentences

  • The worker bees tirelessly gather pollen and nectar from flowers.
  • Worker bees construct intricate wax cells to house the developing larvae.
  • She is a real worker bee, always taking on extra shifts to support her family.
  • Being a successful entrepreneur requires the traits of a worker bee.

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