Definitions

1. noun

A place where bees are kept for honey and wax, or a collection of beehives

“The beekeeper tended to the apiary every morning.”

2. noun

A collection of beehives in a garden or orchard

“The apiary on the farm was famous for its high-quality honey.”

3. noun

A group of bees kept for honey, wax, or other purposes

“The apiary consisted of over a hundred hives.”