noun 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.
noun Any stinging flying insect, especially a wasp.
noun A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
geography bee
noun A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.