Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

worker-bee

noun

/ˈwɜrkər biː/

Definition

A worker-bee refers to a non-reproducing female bee in a hive that performs various tasks essential for the colony’s survival.

Examples

The worker-bees of the company are crucial for meeting deadlines.
Just like a worker-bee, she diligently completed her tasks without seeking recognition.
The garden was full of worker-bees buzzing around the flowers.

Meaning

The term worker-bee is often used metaphorically to describe someone who performs mundane or routine tasks and works tirelessly but does not hold a leadership role.