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.
A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
The name of the Latin-script letter B.
Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.
A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
any insect of the Drosophilidae family, whose larvae feed on ripening fruit, especially the species Drosophila melanogaster that is used in genetic research.
A woman who enjoys the company of homosexual men; a "fag hag".
any insect of the Tephritidae family, whose larvae damage plant tissue.