honeycomb
noun
hon·ey·comb
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Definition of honeycomb
(Entry 1 of 2)
honeycomb
verb
honeycombed;
honeycombing;
honeycombs
Definition of honeycomb (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to cause to be full of cavities like a honeycomb
b
: to make into a checkered pattern : fret
: to become pitted, checked, or cellular
Examples of honeycomb in a Sentence
Noun
One of the honeycombs was empty.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Other courses include king crab with local uni, bone marrow with cabbage and curry and a marshmallow fluff dessert with rice ice cream and honeycomb. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Tiniest restaurant in town: Matsu taking the nontraditional route to startup," 29 Aug. 2019 And Hangar One makes a vodka from California fog and has a portfolio that includes pink peppercorn, honeycomb, chipotle, and, of course, a rosé vodka. — Fortune, "Goodbye, Orange Creamsicle Vodka: Brands Like Absolut and Ketel One Want to Get In on the Wellness Movement," 24 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'honeycomb.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for honeycomb
honeycomb
noun
English Language Learners Definition of honeycomb
: a group of wax cells with six sides that are built by honeybees in their hive and that contain young bees or honey
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honeycomb
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hon·ey·comb
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Kids Definition of honeycomb
: a mass of wax cells built by honeybees in their nest to contain young bees and stores of honey
honeycomb
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Medical Definition of honeycomb
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