Definition of Beekeeping

1. Noun. The cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey.

Exact synonyms: Apiculture
Generic synonyms: Cultivation
Derivative terms: Apicultural, Apiculturist

Definition of Beekeeping

1. Noun. The practice or profession of keeping and caring for bees. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Beekeeping

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beekeeping

beegah
beegahs
beegum
beegums
beehive
beehive shelf
beehive shelves
beehived
beehives
beehood
beehouse
beehouses
beeing
beekeeper
beekeepers
beekeeping (current term)
beekeepings
beeless
beelike
beeline
beelined
beelines
beelining
beely
beemaster
beemasters
beemer
beemers
been
been there, done that

Literary usage of Beekeeping

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Chrysokamino Metallurgy Workshop and Its Territory by Philip P. Betancourt (2006)
"EVIDENCE FOR beekeeping by Susan C. Ferrence and Elizabeth B. Shank Evidence for possible beekeeping within the geographic territory of the ..."

2. Vocational Agricultural Education by Home Projects by Rufus Whittaker Stimson (1919)
"beekeeping Project Study beekeeping is an interesting and profitable side line in well-balanced farming. It is particularly important where any considerable ..."

3. The Handbook for Practical Farmers: Dealing with the More Important Aspects by Hugh Findlay (1920)
"In the Canyon of Southern California beekeeping is profitable. farming operations, it is well to look over the requirements of beekeeping to see whether ..."

4. Income Opportunities in Special Forest Products: Self-Help Suggestions for by Margaret G. Thomas (1994)
"Illustrated encyclopedia of beekeeping. Available through agAccess, PO Box 2008, ... Discusses recreational and commercial beekeeping management, biology, ..."

5. Opportunity Monograph: Vocational Rehabilitation Series, No. 1-40. November by United States Division of Vocational Education (1918)
"One of the best ways to acquire a thorough knowledge of beekeeping is to take a course in one of the agricultural colleges which offers such work. ..."

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