Meaning & Definition of word "Hive"

Hive

/haɪv/

noun:

  • 1. A structure for housing a colony of bees; a place where bees live and produce honey.
    • Example: The beekeeper inspected the hive to check the health of the bee colony.
  • 2. A place swarming with activity; a busy or active environment.
    • Example: The office was a hive of activity as everyone rushed to meet the deadline.
  • 3. A similar structure or group used for housing or gathering other insects.
    • Example: The wasp hive hung precariously from the tree branch.

verb:

  • 1. To store or accumulate in a hive or similar structure.
    • Example: The bees began to hive their collected nectar into the honeycomb.

Etymology

Old English 'hyfe', related to the activity of gathering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hive mind:

The collective consciousness or intelligence of a group.

hive off:

To separate a part of a business or an organization.

hive of activity:

An area that is bustling with activity.

Related Words

bee:

A flying insect known for producing honey and pollinating plants.

nectar:

A sugary liquid secreted by plants, especially flowers, that bees collect.

pollinate:

To transfer pollen from one flower to another, facilitating plant reproduction.

Slang Meanings of hive

Meaning: A close-knit group or community, often used in social media contexts.

Example Sentence: The group of friends was like a hive, always buzzing with ideas.

Meaning: An online community or forum, typically where users are very engaged.

Example Sentence: That forum has become a hive for tech enthusiasts.