spelling bee

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Word: Spelling Bee

Definition: A "spelling bee" is a contest where participants take turns spelling words aloud. If someone spells a word incorrectly, they are eliminated from the competition. The last person remaining is usually declared the winner.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "spelling bee" when talking about competitions in schools or communities focused on spelling words correctly.
• It is often used in a fun and educational context.

Example:

• "Maria practiced every day for her school's spelling bee, and she won first place!"

Advanced Usage:

In more formal contexts, you might say: - "The annual spelling bee at the university attracted participants from various states."

Word Variants:

• Speller (noun): A person who spells words, especially in a spelling bee.
• Spell (verb): To write or say the letters of a word in the correct order.

Different Meanings:

• "Bee" in "spelling bee" refers to a gathering or contest, not the insect. In other contexts, "bee" can also refer to a social event where people come together for a specific activity (like a quilting bee).

Synonyms:

• Contest
• Competition

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "spelling bee," but here’s a related idiom: - "To spell it out": This means to explain something clearly and in detail.

Conclusion:

A spelling bee is not just a fun event; it helps improve spelling skills and boosts confidence in public speaking.

Academic

Noun

1. a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly

Synonyms

• spelldown
• spelling contest