NYT Dictionary

BEEKEEPING

/ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ/
NounBEE-keep-ingbee-keep-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024

Meaning

The practice or profession of keeping and caring for bees.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bee + keeping.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

apiculturebreedinggrazinghorsemanshipmanagestockbreeding

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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