busy bee

noun

: one who is very busy and active
My mom is a real busy bee around Christmastime.

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For the busy bee, scoop up a hands-free crossbody bag or a new strap for their Apple Watch. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 Looking closer, this busy bee did not have any of the characteristic yellow stripes and was somewhat larger than the typical bumble bee. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025 The busy bee with minimal time to clean should opt for stain-resistant materials, while the homebody needs comfy cushions and supportive backrests. — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023 The feeling of rich soil sifting through our fingers, the way the earth smells after a rain, the sweet fragrance of blooming jasmine or ripening tomatoes, or the buzz of a busy bee — these are all immediate, tangible connections to nature. — Danielle Bauter, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025

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