Cool MateMeaning of Honey
In simple words: A sweet, sticky liquid made by bees from flower nectar.
Honey in a sentence
- How do bees make honey?
- a jar of locally produced honey
- to gather honey from the hive
- Have you seen my keys, honey?
- He can be a real honey when he wants to be.
- He dreamed of emigrating to Canada—the land of milk and honey.
How to use Honey
Used in cooking and as a sweetener. Can be informal when referring to someone affectionately. Avoid in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of bees making a sweet treat in a 'honey' jar.
Related words
Honey appears in
Honey in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عسل
سائل حلو ولزج يصنعه النحل من رحيق الأزهار.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মধু
মৌমাছিরা ফুলের মধু থেকে তৈরি করে এমন একটি মিষ্টি, আঠালো তরল।
- GermanDeutsch
Honig
Eine süße, klebrige Flüssigkeit, die von Bienen aus Blütennektar hergestellt wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Miel
Un líquido dulce y pegajoso hecho por las abejas a partir del néctar de las flores.
- Persianفارسی
عسل
یک مایع شیرین و چسبناک که زنبورها از شهد گلها درست میکنند.
- FrenchFrançais
Miel
Un liquide sucré et collant fabriqué par les abeilles à partir du nectar des fleurs.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शहद
फूलों के अमृत से मधुमक्खियों द्वारा बनाया गया एक मीठा, चिपचिपा तरल।
- ItalianItaliano
Miele
Un liquido dolce e appiccicoso fatto dalle api dal nettare dei fiori.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mel
Um líquido doce e pegajoso feito por abelhas a partir do néctar das flores.
- RussianРусский
Мёд
Сладкая, липкая жидкость, которую пчелы делают из нектара цветов.
- Urduاردو
شہد
مکھیوں کا پھولوں کے رس سے بنایا ہوا ایک میٹھا، چپچپا مادہ۔
- Chinese中文
蜂蜜
蜜蜂用花蜜制成的一种甜的、粘稠的液体。
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Honey
What does Honey mean?
A sweet, sticky liquid made by bees from flower nectar.
What is the definition of Honey?
a sweet, sticky yellow-brown substance made by bees that is spread on bread, etc. like jam
How do you use Honey in a sentence?
How do bees make honey?
Can you give another example of Honey?
a jar of locally produced honey
What are synonyms for Honey?
Common alternatives include nectar, syrup, sweetener, golden liquid.
What is the opposite of Honey?
Opposite meanings include bitter, sour.
What words go with Honey?
It commonly pairs with clear, runny, wild, jar, pot, make, produce, gather, bee, as sweet as honey.
What are common mistakes when using Honey?
Confused with 'honeydew', which is a type of melon. Using 'honeys' as a plural for 'honey' when referring to types.
How do you pronounce Honey?
US: /["/ˈhʌni/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhʌni/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Honey?
Used in cooking and as a sweetener. Can be informal when referring to someone affectionately. Avoid in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Honey?
"Honey" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.