bumble bee

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

Often written as one word: bumblebee.

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Examples (10)

  • A large, fuzzy bumble bee buzzed lazily among the lavender flowers.
  • The child squealed with delight, not fear, when the bumble bee landed on her sleeve.
  • Unlike honey bees, a bumble bee can sting multiple times, although it rarely does.
  • We learned in science class how a bumble bee is an essential pollinator for many crops.
  • Did you see the size of that bumble bee? It was almost as big as my thumb!
  • The distinctive low-pitched hum announced the arrival of a bumble bee in the garden.
  • The documentary showed slow-motion footage of a bumble bee in flight.
  • My grandmother's garden is always full of life, with butterflies and the gentle drone of the bumble bee.
  • Be careful not to step on the bumble bee nest hidden in the long grass.
  • The gardener explained that a healthy population of bumble bees is a sign of a good ecosystem.