Queen bee Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.), a female bee, especially the female of the honeybee. See Honeybee. the fully developed female in a colony of bees, ants, or termites which lays eggs. Usually there is only one in a colony; the queen is often somewhat larger than other bees, and is specially fed to develop her egg-laying capacity. (b) (Fig.) A woman who feels and acts as though she is of special importance. Usu. pejorative.