honeycomb
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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
Brielle also references black people’s rich history and connection to the earth and nature in her work, using a lot of green paint, plants and honeycombs. — Christian Burno, Dallas News, "In 'Safe Place,' a Dallas artist places black women at the center of her Oak Cliff show," 15 Aug. 2019 The original namesake is topped with a 100 percent natural honeycomb chip ($6). — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Put these 10 frozen desserts on your Phoenix summer bucket list," 26 July 2019 This process is more commonly known as the electrokinetic effect and has been seen before in thin films of graphene, tightly bound in a carbon atom's honeycomb lattice. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Could Rust Be a New Source of Renewable Energy?," 30 July 2019 In a 2018 Frontiers in Psychiatry case study, a girl with trypophobia reported being triggered by seeds on bread, polka dot or animal prints, holey cheese, and honeycomb. — Natasha Lavender, SELF, "Is Trypophobia Really a Fear of Holes or Something Else Entirely?," 26 July 2019 With practiced expertise, a middle-aged beekeeper named Hatidze makes her way along a rocky cliff and pulls aside a few stones to reveal row after precious row of golden honeycomb, shimmering like treasure buried in the mountainside. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Honeyland’ is a heartbreaking documentary about a vanishing way of life," 25 July 2019 The fertilised females lay their eggs in trays fitted with cavities shaped like honeycomb and slathered in molasses. — The Economist, "Beetles and flies are becoming part of the agricultural food chain," 4 July 2019 Drivers on Route 72 in New Britain have been seeing something unfamiliar rising alongside the Main Street overpass: an enormous, sloping wall of gold-and-orange in a honeycomb pattern. — Don Stacom, courant.com, "‘Beehive Bridge’ giving a new look to New Britain," 1 July 2019 Bees swarm the air as Pech quickly pries the honeycomb loose and transfers it into a larger log. — Nina Strochlic, National Geographic, "An unlikely feud between beekeepers and Mennonites simmers in Mexico," 12 Apr. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
For years, Castle Rock State Park on the Santa Clara-Santa Cruz county line has been known for breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, honeycombed sandstone rock formations and adventure-seeking rock climbers. — Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, "Castle Rock State Park: Grand new $8.7 million entrance opens to public," 1 Aug. 2019 The freshwater canals that once honeycombed through the city earned it the name the Venice of the East. — Nabih Bulos, latimes.com, "Basra was once a jewel of a city. Now it's a symbol what's wrong in Iraq," 17 June 2018 They were honeycombed, more air than wood, chewed hollow by worms. — Earl Swift, Outside Online, "The Incredible True Story of the Henrietta C.," 20 June 2018 But most of the residents live in brick or concrete block dwellings along alleys and stairways that honeycomb the sides of Two Brothers Mountain. — Mimi Whitefield, miamiherald, "Young journalists bring the reailty of Brazil's favelas to print | Miami Herald," 17 Oct. 2017 Zinke has looked around his department and finds that it is honeycombed with traitors. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "If You Know What You're Talking About, Get Out," 26 Sep. 2017 Britain is honeycombed with secretive institutions, particularly public schools and Oxbridge colleges, which have their own private languages. — The Economist, "To understand Britain, read its spy novels," 9 Sep. 2017 Morels are prized because of their unbeatable combination of flavor (full and hearty) and texture (honeycombed and sort of spongy). — Daniel Neman, sacbee.com, "Fungus in the kitchen? Delicious when it’s mushrooms," 13 June 2017 Lost in the haze are the concrete-block dormitories honeycombed with closet-size rooms that house migrant workers. — Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, "As Dubai’s Skyline Adds a Trophy, the Architect Calls It Stolen," 8 Mar. 2017These 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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hon·ey·comb
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Medical Definition of honeycomb
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