Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
honeycomb
noun
/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/
Definition
A structure made by bees for storing honey and larvae, composed of wax cells.
Examples
- The bees filled the honeycomb with sweet honey.
- We discovered a honeycomb hidden in the tree.
- Honeycomb can be crunchy and delicious when eaten fresh.
Meaning
The term honeycomb refers to the hexagonal wax cells built by honeybees in their hives to store honey and raise their young.
Synonyms
- Beehive
- Cell structure
- Wax cells
