beekeeper

noun

bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun

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Not far from the garden is the hotel’s outdoor Bee Program, led by chief beekeeper Julia Common who has over four decades of experience in apiculture and a background in agricultural science. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 The British royal family have been avid beekeepers dating back to the early 1600s. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 Brandt brought a spare hive to the White House and became the residence's official beekeeper. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 If the swarm enters your home or other structure such as a shed, contact a professional pest control or beekeeper immediately to eliminate the nest. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beekeeper

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First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beekeeper was in 1783

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“Beekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beekeeper. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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beekeeper

noun
bee·​keep·​er ˈbē-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce beekeeper (audio)
: a person who raises bees
beekeeping noun

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