honey — a sweet sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sweet sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʌni/
Example Sentences
- The bear got stuck in the honey jar like Winnie the Pooh!
- Honey, did you remember to buy milk?
- My grandmother always said honey is better medicine than pills.
honey
NOUN[/ˈhʌni/]
a sweet sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
She drizzles golden honey over warm pancakes on a lazy Sunday morning.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word honey derives from Old English hunig, which traces back to Proto-Germanic *hunangaz. This ancient term has remained remarkably stable across Germanic languages since prehistoric times, reflecting humanity's long-standing relationship with this natural sweetener.
Breakdown
Old English hunig directly evolved into Middle English hony, then Modern English honey. The Proto-Germanic root *hunangaz likely relates to the color or quality of the substance, though the ultimate origin remains uncertain.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The bear got stuck in the honey jar like Winnie the Pooh!”
“Honey, did you remember to buy milk?”
“My grandmother always said honey is better medicine than pills.”
“He's sweeter than honey when he wants something!”
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