Meanings
From queen + bee. Compare Middle English kyng of been (“queen bee”, literally “king of bees”).
How to pronounce "queen bee":
AU
A reproductive female (especially the only one) in a colony of bees.
The most important or dominant woman in an organisation or situation.
Stem cell
Example Sentences
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She always acts like the queen bee, expecting everyone to cater to her every need.
2
In the workplace, the manager is considered the queen bee, making all the important decisions.
3
The queen bee of the fashion industry, she sets the trends that everyone else follows.
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She's the queen bee of the social scene, always throwing the most exclusive parties.
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The queen bee of the classroom, she dictates the social hierarchy among her classmates.
