1. a structure of hexagonal wax cells built by bees to store honey and eggs
2. something resembling a honeycomb in structure, especially having many small holes or compartments

1. to fill with holes like a honeycomb

Examples

• The bees had built a large honeycomb in the hollow tree.
• She drizzled honey from the fresh honeycomb onto her toast.
• The volcanic rock had a honeycomb structure with many air pockets.
• The old wall was honeycombed with tunnels made by termites.
• The metal was honeycombed with rust holes after years of exposure.
• The honeycomb pattern in the bathroom tiles looked very modern.