bees

noun

1. 1.A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
2. 2.A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
3. 3.A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
4. 4.A ring or torque; a bracelet.
5. 5.The name of the Latin-script letter B.