English words starting with B

A group of vitamins that are soluble in water and often found together in foods, essential for various metabolic processes in the body.

The musical note B lowered in pitch by one semitone.

Of low quality or standard; inferior, especially in comparison to something considered first-rate or mainstream.

Of or relating to a secondary category of celebrities or performers, less famous or prestigious than those on an A-list.

A low-budget commercial movie, often of a genre like horror or science fiction, not intended as a main feature.

Of or relating to a specific category, model, or classification designated by the letter 'B', often implying a secondary or alternative standard.

Relating to or supporting the Ba'ath Party, a pan-Arab socialist political party.

Relating to or supporting the Baath Party, a pan-Arab socialist political party.

A rich cake, often soaked in rum or syrup.

A soft, white metal alloy used for bearings, typically consisting of tin with smaller amounts of antimony and copper.

to talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited, or silly way

A person who talks continuously in a foolish or excited way.

Talking rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.

An affectionate or familiar term of address for a lover or spouse.

A scene of noise, confusion, and disorder, often caused by many people talking at once.

A disease caused by infection with babesia parasites, which are transmitted by ticks and infect red blood cells.

a large monkey found in africa and south asia that has a long face like a dog and large teeth

a headscarf tied under the chin, typically worn by older russian women.

A very young child, especially one that cannot yet walk or talk

Of a very pale, delicate shade of blue.

A significant increase in the birth rate, especially the one following World War II.

A person born during the period of greatly increased birth rates that occurred in Western countries, especially the United States and United Kingdom, following the Second World War.

A doll made to resemble a baby.

Having a face with youthful, smooth, or innocent features, like that of a baby or young child.

food that is specially prepared and easy for babies to eat, often in a soft or pureed form.

The act or process of conceiving and producing babies; procreation.

To take care of a child or children while the parents are away.

A person who takes care of a child or children while the parents are away for a short time.

The activity or job of taking care of a child or children while the parents are away.

A significant, temporary increase in the birth rate within a population, especially following a war or during a period of economic prosperity.

a person born during a period of rapid increase in birthrates, especially following the end of World War II.

a type of short, loose nightgown or negligee for women, often trimmed with lace or ruffles.

the period or state of being a baby; infancy.

characteristic of or suitable for a baby; childish

Of or relating to the ancient city of Babylon or the ancient empire of Babylonia.

An academic degree conferred upon completion of an undergraduate course of study, typically a bachelor's degree.

a card game in which players bet on which of two hands, the "player's" or the "banker's", will have a point value closest to nine.

a wild and drunken party or celebration

A wild and drunken celebration or orgy.

Relating to or characteristic of wild and drunken revelry.

a man who is not and has never been married

A young unmarried woman, especially one who is living independently.

the state or period of being a bachelor; unmarried manhood.

Plural form of bacillus; rod-shaped bacteria, especially those causing disease.

A rod-shaped bacterium, especially one that causes disease.

The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.

Relating to or characteristic of hidden, secretive, and often illegal or disreputable activities, typically taking place in secluded or run-down areas.

Moving repeatedly in one direction and then in the opposite direction.

A member of a parliament, especially in the UK, who does not hold a senior position in the government or opposition.

Requiring great physical effort and strength; extremely tiring and difficult.

A secondary or unofficial method of communication, especially one used for secret or diplomatic discussions.

A remote, sparsely populated area, far from towns and cities.

Done or achieved in a secret, indirect, or underhanded way.

The part of a system, process, or business that is not seen by the user or customer, especially the part of a computer system that handles data processing and storage.

An act of backing a vehicle into a space, especially a parking space.

The second set of nine holes on an eighteen-hole golf course.

(of a calculation or estimate) done quickly and simply, using approximate figures, as might be done on the back of an envelope.

The part of a company or organization that deals with administrative and support work, such as record-keeping, data processing, and settlements, rather than direct dealings with customers.

Relating to or appearing on the back page of a newspaper or magazine, often implying less important or more sensational content.

Relating to or involving secret, private, or unofficial activity, especially of a political or business nature.

A seat at the back of a vehicle, especially one behind the driver

Showing loud, hearty, and often excessive friendliness or enthusiasm.

The act of criticizing or betraying someone in a deceitful and harmful way, especially when they trust you.

Following one immediately after another; consecutive.

Relating to or advocating a return to a simpler, more natural way of life, often involving living in the countryside and rejecting modern technology and conveniences.

Relating to the period when students return to school after a vacation, especially the summer holiday.

Relating to or characterized by a lifestyle of moving to a rural area to become self-sufficient through farming or simple living.

a continuous pain in the back.

a strong accent on the second and fourth beats of a four-beat measure in popular music, especially rock and roll.

the act of saying unpleasant and unkind things about someone who is not present

A board placed at or forming the back of something, such as a piece of furniture or a vehicle.

the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back

A state of low priority or postponed attention

a large area of wild land that is far from towns and cities and has few or no people living in it.

The area at either end of a tennis, basketball, or similar court, furthest from the net or the offensive basket.

To put a date on a document, cheque, or agreement that is earlier than the actual date.

The practice of marking a document, such as a cheque or contract, with a date that is earlier than the current date.

A secondary, secret, or indirect means of access or entry, especially one that bypasses usual security or procedures.

a painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery.

Having support, especially financial support

(of a computer file) saved as a copy in case the original is lost or damaged.

a person, organization, or company that gives support or money to a person, plan, or project.

the area of a football field behind the line of scrimmage, occupied by the offensive backs.

To refill an excavated hole with the material dug out of it.

(of a plan or action) to have the opposite effect to the one intended, with bad or dangerous results.

a backward somersault done in the air, often as part of a gymnastics or diving routine.

A flow of liquid or gas in a direction opposite to the normal or intended flow.

A board game for two players in which pieces are moved according to throws of dice.

The part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer.

A meeting or document that provides detailed information, especially to journalists, about a particular subject or situation.

A stroke in tennis and other racket sports made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

(of a blow or stroke in sports) made with the back of the hand or the back of the racket facing forward.

A piece of excavating equipment consisting of a digging bucket on the end of a two-part articulated arm, typically mounted on the back of a tractor or loader.

support or help, especially in the form of money or resources.

A piece of land lying behind or beyond a main area of settlement or activity, especially a less developed or less accessible area.

a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.

(of a piece of clothing) having no material at the back or not covering the back.

A light placed or shining behind something, especially a liquid crystal display (LCD) screen, to illuminate it.

the illumination of a subject from behind, creating a silhouette or highlighting its outline.

Lit or illuminated from behind.

a quantity of work that should have been done already but is still waiting to be done

Having an accumulation of unfinished work or unprocessed items that need to be dealt with.

A bag carried on the back, typically supported by two shoulder straps, used for carrying books, supplies, or personal belongings.

A person who travels or hikes carrying their belongings in a backpack, often on a budget and for an extended period.

The activity of travelling or hiking, often for pleasure, carrying your belongings in a backpack.

A support for a person's back, especially one attached to a seat.

Relating to or involving secret, unofficial, or behind-the-scenes activity, especially in politics or business.

A saw with a metal strip along the back of its blade to stiffen it, typically used for precise cutting.

(of radiation or particles) deflected or scattered backwards, especially at an angle of more than 90° from the original direction.

a seat at the back of a vehicle, especially one for passengers

A setback or reversal; a check to progress.

The part of the body that a person sits on; the buttocks.

To start doing something bad again after having stopped or improved, especially in moral or religious behavior.

The act of reverting to bad habits or undesirable behavior after a period of improvement.

a backward spin given to a moving ball, causing it to slow down or bounce in a particular way.

A vertical surface, often made of tiles or other waterproof material, fixed to a wall behind a sink or countertop to protect it from splashes.

in or to the area behind the stage in a theatre, especially the rooms where the actors get dressed

Relating to or involving indirect, secret, or underhand methods, especially in politics or diplomacy.

A person or thing that provides support or acts as a last resort in a difficult situation.

The events and circumstances that form the background to a real-life situation, fictional story, or character.