Hive Definition & Meaning

hive
noun
  1. a teeming multitude
  2. a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees
  3. a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
verb
  1. store, like bees; "bees hive honey and pollen"; "He hived lots of information"
  2. move together in a hive or as if in a hive; "The bee swarms are hiving"
  3. gather into a hive; "The beekeeper hived the swarm"

"Hive" in song lyrics

See how hive is used in real songs:

  • "The hills have eyes, they saw me escape the hive"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Killa Sin — The Bronzeman
  • "Yo, me, oh, my it's chaos, livin in my hive"
    Buddha Monk f/ BabyFace Fensta, Drunken Dragon, — East Side Story
  • "I see the allies tryin to stalk the bee hive"
    Deadly Venoms f/ Wu-Tang Clan — The Earthquake a/k/a One More to Go

Usage tips for "hive"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hive to find words that pair well.

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