bee sting — a wound or injury caused by a bee inserting its stinger into the skin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a wound or injury caused by a bee inserting its stinger into the skin
Pronunciation (IPA): /biː stɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret remedy for bee stings is putting toothpaste on it.
- After the bee sting, his finger looked like a tiny balloon.
- She carries an EpiPen because bee stings can be life-threatening for her.
bee sting
NOUN[/biː stɪŋ/]
a wound or injury caused by a bee inserting its stinger into the skin
a wound or injury caused by a bee inserting its stinger into the skin
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The compound 'bee sting' combines two Old English elements: 'bee' derives from Old English bēo, referring to the insect, while 'sting' comes from Old English stingan, meaning 'to pierce or prick'. Together, they denote the act of a bee using its venomous needle as a defensive mechanism.
Breakdown
bee (Old English bēo, the insect) + sting (Old English stingan, 'to pierce'), forming a compound noun describing the defensive piercing action and resulting wound from a bee's venomous apparatus.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret remedy for bee stings is putting toothpaste on it.”
“After the bee sting, his finger looked like a tiny balloon.”
“She carries an EpiPen because bee stings can be life-threatening for her.”
“The bee sting hurt more than stepping on a Lego brick.”
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