bumblebee

Everyday

A bumblebee is a large, round, hairy bee, often black and yellow, that buzzes loudly and collects nectar and pollen from flowers. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons, bumblebees are important pollinators that help plants make fruit and seeds; they live in small nests, not big hives, and can fly in cold weather. In safety, bumblebees are gentle and rarely sting unless squashed or bothered; anyone allergic must tell an adult. Gardens with flowers help bumblebees. Phrases: «buzzing bumblebee».

Examples

• A bumblebee buzzed around the lavender. tree →
• Bumblebees help flowers make seeds. tree →
• Leave the bumblebee alone and it won't sting you. tree →
• Bumblebees are fluffy and round. tree →
• The bumblebee was covered in yellow pollen. tree →
• We planted flowers to help bumblebees. tree →
• A bumblebee nest can be in the ground. tree →
• Bumblebees can fly on cool, cloudy days. tree →

Note

Countable; one word or two (bumblebee, bumble bee). Myth: people once said science «proves» bumblebees should not be able to fly; that is not true, scientists understand how they fly. Bumblebees are not wasps; wasps are smoother and thinner.