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.

A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee. / A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.

(obsolete) A ring or torque; a bracelet.

Obsolete spelling of be / (obsolete) past participle of be; been

The name of the Latin-script letter B.

(nautical, usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.

(soccer) someone connected with Barnet Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

A diminutive of the female given name Beatrice. / A surname.

Initialism of Black Economic Empowerment.

plural of bee