English words starting with B

seen from high above; giving a broad overall view.

A brightly colored bird found in New Guinea and nearby islands, the male of which has very long tail feathers that are displayed in elaborate courtship dances.

A person who observes birds in their natural environment as a hobby.

The hobby or activity of observing wild birds in their natural environment.

A shallow basin, often ornamental and set on a pedestal, filled with water for birds to drink from and bathe in.

A cage for keeping birds in.

The sound made by a bird.

a person who observes and identifies birds in their natural habitats as a hobby.

A small structure, often like a miniature house, built for birds to nest in.

A small bird (used especially by or to children)

The hobby or activity of observing wild birds in their natural environment.

The birds of a particular region, habitat, or period considered as a whole.

resembling a bird in appearance or behavior.

a mixture of seeds used for feeding birds.

Small lead pellets used for shooting birds.

The musical sounds made by a bird or birds.

To observe birds in their natural habitat as a hobby or scientific activity.

Resembling or characteristic of a bird.

The property of some transparent materials (like calcite) of splitting a single beam of light into two beams that travel at different speeds and are polarized at right angles to each other.

The event of a baby being born; the process of being born.

The practice of preventing unwanted pregnancies, typically by using contraception or other methods.

the specific day, month, and year on which a person was born.

The anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated with gifts, a party, or other festivities.

The action or process of giving birth.

A mark on a person's skin that is there from birth.

the place where a person was born.

the number of births in a particular group or area in a given time, often expressed per 1000 people per year

a right or privilege that a person has from birth, especially because of the family or country they come from.

Again; a second time (used in music and other contexts to indicate repetition).

a small, flat, crisp cake made from a mixture of flour, fat, and sugar.

to divide something into two equal parts, especially a line or shape.

Relating to or arranged in two series or rows.

Sexually or romantically attracted to more than one gender, often specifically to both men and women.

sexual or romantic attraction to more than one gender.

A senior member of the Christian clergy, typically in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

The office or rank of a bishop.

A brittle reddish-white metallic element with a low melting point, used in some alloys and pharmaceuticals.

a large, wild animal of the cattle family that has long hair and a big head with short horns

A class of drugs that inhibit bone resorption, used to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

a rich, creamy soup made from shellfish, especially lobster or crab.

a small, informal restaurant or bar

A small piece or amount of something

a female dog, wolf, fox, or otter.

the quality or state of being bad-tempered, spiteful, or unpleasant.

Very good, excellent, or impressive.

(of a person or their behavior) spiteful, malicious, or unpleasant in a way considered characteristic of a stereotypical spiteful woman.

To cut or grip something with the teeth

(of food) cut or broken into small pieces that are easy to eat.

a person or animal that bites.

(of wind or cold) so cold it feels painful

in a sharply critical or sarcastic manner

A representation in which each item corresponds to one or more bits of information, especially the information in an image that represents the color of each pixel.

Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.

Having a sharp, pungent, and often unpleasant taste that is not sour or salty.

In a way that shows strong negative emotion such as anger or disappointment.

A small, stocky wading bird of the heron family, typically having a streaked brown plumage and noted for the male's deep booming call in the breeding season.

A sharp, pungent taste that is not sour or salty.

describing something that is a mixture of both happiness and sadness

consisting of or containing small pieces or amounts

A black sticky substance obtained from petroleum, used for making roads and roofs waterproof.

containing or resembling bitumen, a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons.

an aquatic mollusc that has a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell, such as oysters, clams, and mussels.

Involving or depending on two variables.

a temporary camp without tents or other cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.

Happening or appearing every two weeks or twice a week.

Informal term for business or a commercial enterprise.

Very strange or unusual, especially in a striking or surprising way.

In a very strange or unusual manner.

The quality of being very strange and unusual.

To talk foolishly, indiscreetly, or excessively; to reveal secrets by talking.

a person who talks too much, especially someone who cannot keep a secret

Having the very darkest colour, like coal or the night sky.

(of a part of the body) covered with bruises, appearing dark blue and purple

having the colors black and gold combined or arranged in a pattern.

involving a clear distinction between two opposing things, with no middle ground or shades of gray.

Having the colors black and yellow combined, often in a pattern of stripes or patches.

A small, shiny black bean, especially the black turtle bean, used in cooking.

Having a black beard.

Having a black belly or underside.

A complex system or device whose internal workings are hidden or not understood by the user.

Of a dark brown colour, almost black.

Having a black top, crown, or head.

Dressed entirely or predominantly in black clothing.

A diamond of a very dark color, often black or near-black, valued as a gemstone.

Having a dark iris or a bruised area around the eye.

Having a black face or facial markings.

Having black feet or foot-like parts.

Having a frame, especially of glasses or a picture, that is black in color.

Wearing black gloves.

having hair that is black in color.

A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

Relating to or involving both Black people and Jewish people, or the relationship between them.

Made of or resembling black leather.

relating to or involving the illegal buying and selling of goods or currencies

Involving or consisting of black elements on a black background or surface.

Printed, written, or displayed in black ink or type on a white background.

Designed for, directed towards, or focused on Black people, their culture, interests, or concerns.

Owned by Black people, especially in the context of a business or property.

Describing something that has been coated with black paint.

A type of early gunpowder, typically a mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal, which is relatively slow-burning and produces a lot of smoke.

A movement in support of rights and political power for black people, especially one emphasizing racial pride and social equality through collective action.

Having a black border or edge around something.

wearing a long, loose outer garment, typically black, especially as worn by judges, clergy, or academics.

Of, relating to, or being an illicit or illegal operation, especially one involving the smuggling or distribution of goods (such as alcohol or fuel) or the provision of services to evade taxes or regulations.

A member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace or a failure because they are different from the others.

Having skin that is dark in color, especially as a natural characteristic.

Wearing a black suit, typically implying a formal, professional, or somber appearance.

Having a tail that is black or black-tipped.

requiring or consisting of formal evening wear for men, typically a black dinner jacket and black bow tie.

Having a tip or end that is black in color.

Involving or characterized by sharp contrast or absolute distinction, without intermediate shades of grey.

Showing images, or producing an image, in shades of grey rather than in colour.

To vote against admitting someone to a club or group.

a small, soft, dark purple fruit that grows on a bush with thorns

a common european thrush with black plumage and a yellow bill, the male of which has a melodious song.

A large board with a smooth, dark surface, typically fixed to a wall, used in schools for writing on with chalk.

a hypothetical perfect absorber and emitter of all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, used as a standard in physics.

Describing a state of having all lights extinguished or windows covered, typically as a wartime precaution or for secrecy.

to become black or dark

darkened or made black, especially by fire, heat, or charring.