beekeeping

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbiːˌkiːpɪŋ/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Etymology 1

From bee +‎ keeping.

Noun

beekeeping (uncountable)

  1. The practice or profession of keeping and caring for bees.
    Synonym: apiculture
    Coordinate term: beekeeper
Translations

Etymology 2

See beekeep.

Verb

beekeeping

  1. present participle of beekeep