What is another word for apiary?

Pronunciation: [ˈe͡ɪpjəɹɪ] (IPA)

Apiaries are collections of beehives where bees are kept. There are several different synonyms for apiary that can be used to describe these important locations. One alternative is "bee yard," which is often used to describe a smaller apiary. Another option is "bee farm," which implies a larger operation with many hives and possibly the production of honey for sale. "Honey farm" is a similar term that can be used interchangeably with "bee farm." "Bee ranch" is another synonym for apiary that is often used to describe a large-scale beekeeping operation or a facility that specializes in breeding and raising bees.

Synonyms for Apiary:

What are the hypernyms for Apiary?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    bee house, beekeeping, Bee yard, bee farming, bee garden, bee ranch, beekeeping facility.

What are the hyponyms for Apiary?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for apiary (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Apiary?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.
  • meronyms for apiary (as nouns)

Usage examples for Apiary

'The blind girl sees,' said I to myself; 'she sees through thousands of eyes; the apiary is her life, her soul.
"The Man-Wolf and Other Tales"
Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian
At first I liked to sit for hours in the apiary all alone and listen to their humming for hours together.
"The Man-Wolf and Other Tales"
Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian
I went downstairs lost in thought; Raesel was already in the apiary.
"The Man-Wolf and Other Tales"
Emile Erckmann and Alexandre Chatrian

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