Meaning & Definition of word "Honeycomb"

Honeycomb

/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/

1. A structure of hexagonal wax cells built by bees to hold honey and larvae.
- Example: The beekeeper carefully inspected the honeycomb for signs of disease.
2. The sweet, edible honey-filled structure created by bees.
- Example: She enjoyed a slice of fresh honeycomb on her toast for breakfast.
3. A pattern resembling the structure of a honeycomb.
- Example: The designer used a honeycomb pattern for the fabric to add texture to the dress.

1. To form into a honeycomb structure.
- Example: The architect planned to honeycomb the walls with small openings for ventilation.
2. To fill with a honeycomb structure.
- Example: The engineers decided to honeycomb the framework of the building to reduce weight.

Derived from the Old English 'hunigcamb,' meaning 'honey' and 'comb' referring to the structure or cell.

honeycomb hideout:

A secretive or hidden location, often used to refer to a place of refuge.

honeycomb pattern:

A design characterized by hexagonal shapes, resembling the natural structure of a honeycomb.

nectar:

The sugary fluid secreted by flowers to attract pollinators, which bees collect to make honey.

beeswax:

A natural wax produced by honeybees, used to construct honeycombs.

apiary:

A place where bees are kept, often for the purpose of collecting honey.

Meaning: To buzz around excitedly, similar to bees.

Example Sentence: Everyone was honeycomb-ing around the ice cream truck when it arrived.

Meaning: A term of endearment or affection, indicative of sweetness.

Example Sentence: She called him her little honeycomb after he surprised her with flowers.