bumblebee

noun

bum·ble·bee ˈbəm-bəl-ˌbē

variants or less commonly bumble bee

: any of numerous large robust hairy social bees (genus Bombus)

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Queen Camilla’s extensive jewelry collection, which includes pieces from the late Queen Elizabeth II, features the bumblebee brooch, which includes shimmering detailing on the wings and body. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 One cut away the front part of bumblebees’ heads; the insects would still fly to flowers and try to feed. —

Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025 Just look at those three little bumblebees swarming their head, and their little hats — just look at them! —

Lauren Huff, EW.com, 21 Jan. 2025 More than a quarter of North American bumblebees are at risk of extinction with both bees and butterflies declining by a shocking 1 or 2% a year, according to a report in the National Academy of Sciences. —

Amy Chillag, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bumblebee