Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun bee

2 senses of bee

Sense 1
bee -- (any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species)
       => hymenopterous insect, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopter -- (insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing)

Sense 2
bee -- (a social gathering to carry out some communal task or to hold competitions)
       => social gathering, social affair -- (a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship)