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.