beekeeper

noun

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

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The beekeeper worries the new warehouse-like facilities will raise his utility bills or change the local environment. — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 According to ZipRecruiter, beekeepers can earn $50,000 a year. — Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The longtime Oklahoma beekeeper is imparting his wisdom to Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass), a one-time foster kid of his who has recently turned up out of the blue. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The longtime Oklahoma beekeeper is imparting his wisdom to Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass), a former foster kid of his who has recently turned up out of the blue. — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 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

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