Meaning of "bumblebee" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BUMBLEBEE

From bumble² + bee1.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF BUMBLEBEE

bumblebee  [ˈbʌmbəlˌbiː]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUMBLEBEE

Bumblebee is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUMBLEBEE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Bumblebee

A bumblebee, also written bumble bee, is any member of the bee genus Bombus, in the family Apidae. There are over 250 known species, found primarily in higher latitudes or at higher altitude in the Northern Hemisphere, although they also occur in South America; there are however a few lowland tropical species. European bumblebees have been introduced to New Zealand and Tasmania. Bumblebees are social insects which form colonies with a single queen; colonies are smaller than those of honey bees, consisting often of fewer than 50 individuals in a nest. Female bumblebees can sting, repeatedly, but generally ignore humans and other animals. Bumblebees have round bodies covered in soft hair, called pile, making them appear and feel fuzzy. They have warning coloration, often in bands, in combinations of black, yellow, orange/red, and white. They are best distinguished from similarly large, fuzzy bees by the form of the female hind leg, which is modified to form a pollen basket: a bare shiny concave surface, surrounded by a fringe of hairs used to transport pollen.

Definition of bumblebee in the English dictionary

The definition of bumblebee in the dictionary is any large hairy social bee of the genus Bombus and related genera, of temperate regions: family Apidae.

TRANSLATION OF BUMBLEBEE

Find out the translation of bumblebee to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of bumblebee from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bumblebee» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 大蜜蜂
• Translator English - Spanish: abejorro
• English: bumblebee
• Translator English - Hindi: भौंरा
• Translator English - Arabic: نَحْلَة ضَخْمَة
• Translator English - Russian: шмель
• Translator English - Portuguese: abelhão
• Translator English - Bengali: bumblebee
• Translator English - French: bourdon
• Translator English - Malay: Bumblebee
• Translator English - German: Hummel
• Translator English - Japanese: マルハナバチ
• Translator English - Korean: 호박벌
• Translator English - Javanese: Bumblebee
• Translator English - Vietnamese: ong nghệ
• Translator English - Tamil: வண்டு
• Translator English - Marathi: मोठी मधमाशी
• Translator English - Turkish: yabanarısı
• Translator English - Italian: bombo
• Translator English - Polish: trzmiel
• Translator English - Ukrainian: джміль
• Translator English - Romanian: bondar
• Translator English - Greek: μπούμπουρας
• Translator English - Afrikaans: hommel
• Translator English - Swedish: humla
• Translator English - Norwegian: humle

QUOTES WITH «BUMBLEBEE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word bumblebee.

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Tom Hopkins

We have already done so much that people call dynamics. Look at the bumblebee being unaware of scientific truths, goes ahead and flies anyway. If it is possible, we will do it here.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUMBLEBEE»

Discover the use of bumblebee in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bumblebee and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Bumblebee Economics

The bumblebee spends its days gathering the resources needed by the hive -- honey for energy and pollen for protein.

Bernd Heinrich, 2004

Bumblebee

Describes the life cycle of the bumblebee.

Jeff V. Wilson, 2011

Hello, Bumblebee Bat

Simple text and illustrations introduce the endangered bumblebee bat of Thailand.

Darrin P. Lunde, 2007

Bumbleebee at Apple Tree Lane

Bumblebee emerges from hibernation, builds a nest, lays eggs, and begins the process of creating a busy bumblebee colony.

Laura Gates Galvin, 2008

Baby Bumblebee

An adaptation of a popular song

Rebecca Grudzina, 2010

Bumblebee Bats

This book introduces bumblebee bats, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.

Jill C. Wheeler, 2010

Bombus the Bumblebee: Created, Just Like You and Me

An encouraging story celebrating the diversity of God's creation. Includes parent/teacher activity guide and fascinating science facts.

Elsie J. Larson, 1997

A Baby Bumblebee for Mommy: Big Book

Susie finds a baby bumblebee. Why is everyone scared of it?

Rebecca Grudzina, 2009

Angie the Ant and the Bumblebee Tree

Angie the Ant and her friends Frankie the Blue Heron and Prince Bartlebee brave the forces of the evil Queen Sadina and her army of Fleavils in a quest to save the Bumblebee Tree and protect the land of Antamar. First in a series.

Susi Beatty, Keri Gunter, 2006

Transformers Animated: Bumblebee Versus Meltdown

When the mad scientist Meltdown attacks Dr. Sumdac's laboratory, only Bumblebee, the smallest of the Autobots, can make his way to the lab and battle him.

Aaron Rosenberg, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUMBLEBEE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bumblebee is used in the context of the following news items.

'Transformers' street art to join Penang exhibit

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng strikes a pose with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee at the press conference to announce the Transformers ... «Malay Mail Online, Jul 15»

Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure EZ Black Knight Bumblebee

Part of the Japanese TV Magazine, Autobase Aichi report a special 'Black Knight' edition of the Takara Tomy Transformers EZ Collection ... «seibertron.com, Jul 15»

Sisters unveil bumblebee outfits for AJC Peachtree Road Race

Sisters Tammy Wallace (left) and Wendy First and designed bumblebee tutus for their appearance at The AJC Peachtree Road Race. «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»

20 Foot Tall Bumblebee & 30 Foot Tall Optimus Prime To Appear In …

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 ― Calling all Autobots… a 30-foot Optimus Prime and a 20-foot Bumblebee will roll out at the Esplanade here from ... «Tformers.com, Jul 15»

Car-crazy Cannock pupils arrive to their prom in style

Dan Bates arrived fashionably late in the famous Bumblebee Chevrolet Camaro to the prom, escorted by another Transformers car in the form ... «expressandstar.com, Jun 15»

Oregon bumblebee deaths prompt state investigation

... where they were found, but there has been some research suggesting that the bumblebee is not able to process the nectar in these trees.”. «Reuters, Jun 15»

Plight of the bumblebee: Arboretum ramps up pollinator programming

The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is developing a bee lawn and a discovery center to educate the public on the important role pollinators ... «SW News Media, Jun 15»

Emilia Clarke gets bumblebee tattoo in honour of new movie Me …

The Game of Thrones star got her first tattoo on Friday - a little bumblebee on her little finger, in honour of her new movie. Tattoo artist Dr Woo ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»

Small Bites: Bumblebee drones delivering beer

Small Bites: Bumblebee drones delivering beer. By Lindsay William-Ross. 10:30 AM PDT, Fri June 26, 2015. Comments. Food. SHARES. Share on Facebook ... «Vancity Buzz, Jun 15»

Flight of the Beer Delivery Bumblebee Drones

Taiwan Beer turned to Wunderman Taiwan to promote the launch of a new product freshly brewed with local honey. Several drones were ... «PSFK, Jun 15»