Definition of "bumblebee" [bum•ble•bee]

• Any of various large, hairy, social bees of the genus Bombus that nest underground. (noun)

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• "The causes of the recent major declines in bumblebee populations are not certain, but some factors are known to be important."
• "'Cause I get to ride around on a giant bumblebee, which is fantastic."
• "Aside from having people issues and a bit of a problem with alcohol no big deal, the bumblebee was a pretty chill dude."