English words starting with B

A pop group consisting of attractive young men who sing and dance, and who are marketed primarily to a young female audience.

A female child or young woman.

a member of the old aristocracy in russia, next in rank to a prince.

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way of protesting.

To refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest or punishment.

a man or boy with whom a person has a romantic or sexual relationship

The state or time of being a boy.

characteristic of or suitable for a boy

Having an appearance that is characteristic of or suitable for a boy; appearing youthful, immature, or lacking sophistication.

in a manner characteristic of or resembling a boy, especially in being playful, immature, or awkward.

The quality or state of being like a boy, especially in being lively, playful, or immature.

A friendly or informal form of address for a man or boy, used especially in Welsh English and Irish English.

A foolish or incompetent man

An undergarment worn by women to support the breasts.

To prepare yourself for something difficult or unpleasant

a piece of jewellery worn around the wrist or arm.

a mexican laborer admitted to the us for seasonal contract work, especially in agriculture.

Relating to the arm, specifically the upper arm or a part of the body resembling an arm.

A muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow joint.

A marine invertebrate animal with a pair of arms (lophophore) used for feeding and two hard shells on the upper and lower surfaces of its body.

(of an activity or situation) making you feel full of energy because it is done in cold, fresh weather

in a way that is pleasantly cold and refreshing; invigoratingly

A tall, coarse fern that grows thickly in many areas, especially on hills or heathland.

a piece of metal, wood, or plastic fixed to a wall to support something like a shelf or lamp

Enclosed within brackets.

The use of brackets in writing or printing.

(of water) slightly salty, especially where fresh water and sea water mix.

A modified leaf or scale, typically small, with a flower or flower cluster in its axil.

an abnormally slow heart rate, typically one below 60 beats per minute.

to talk too proudly about what you have done or what you own

boastful or arrogant behavior

A person who boasts about their achievements or possessions in an excessive or annoying way.

The act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

to twist three or more long pieces of hair, rope, etc. together into one piece

(of hair, leather, or other material) formed into a braid or braids.

The craft or process of making a braid or braids.

a system of writing for blind people, using patterns of raised dots which they read by touching with their fingers.

A machine for writing text in braille.

The organ inside the head of a person or animal that controls thought, memory, and physical activity.

Relating to or derived from the brain or its functions.

A cell found in the brain, especially a neuron or a glial cell.

Having suffered physical injury to the brain, especially resulting in impaired cognitive or physical function.

Showing no sign of brain activity; in a permanent vegetative state.

The process or technique of producing visual representations of the brain's structure or activity.

Having sustained damage or trauma to the brain.

A sudden clever idea or inspiration.

The part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain; the cranium.

An idea or invention considered to be a person's own creation.

A very intelligent person, especially one who is deeply interested in academic or technical subjects.

lacking intelligence or good sense; stupid or thoughtless.

The skull, especially the part enclosing the brain.

the ability to think intelligently and effectively; intellectual capacity.

The central trunk of the mammalian brain, continuous with the spinal cord, responsible for basic vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

to try to solve a problem or come up with new ideas by having a discussion in which all members of a group think quickly and suggest as many ideas as possible.

A group discussion to produce ideas and solve problems.

To make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them.

To have been subjected to a systematic and forceful process of making someone adopt radically different beliefs by using prolonged and intense pressure.

The process of forcing someone to accept certain ideas or beliefs by using extreme mental pressure, often over a long period.

a sudden clever idea or insight.

having or showing intelligence

To cook food slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.

(of food) cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid in a closed container.

A method of cooking food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a closed container.

a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels.

a person whose job is to operate the brakes on a train, especially in the past.

The action or operation of making a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake.

Not wearing a bra.

A wild, prickly bush, especially a blackberry bush

The hard outer layer of cereal grains such as wheat, which is separated from the flour during milling.

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Having parts that divide or extend like the branches of a tree.

Relating to or associated with the gills or throat region of a fish or aquatic larva.

dividing into one or more subdivisions; ramifying.

A type of product made by a particular company under a particular name.

The name given by the maker to a particular product or range of products, which distinguishes it from similar products made by other companies.

completely new, especially not yet used

A Provençal dish of puréed salt cod mixed with olive oil, milk, and sometimes potato or garlic.

Marked with a brand, especially to show ownership.

Soaked, flavored, or preserved with brandy

the activity of giving a particular name and image to goods and services so that people will be attracted to them and want to buy them

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a dramatic, aggressive, or excited way.

a strong alcoholic drink made from wine

In string theory, a fundamental physical object of any number of dimensions, generalizing the concept of a point particle or a string.

showing too much confidence and not enough respect; tastelessly or offensively loud, showy, or bold.

in a self-assertive, impudent, or tactless manner

the quality of being self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

a yellow metal made from copper and zinc

a type of informal french restaurant serving simple, hearty food and drinks.

A genus of plants of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) which includes important vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, kale, and turnips.

a piece of women's underwear worn to support the breasts.

Resembling brass in color or shine.

A child, especially one who behaves badly in an annoying way.

(of a child or their behavior) badly behaved in a way typical of a spoiled child.

(of a child, or someone behaving like a child) behaving badly in a way that is annoying or selfish

a type of german sausage made from pork or veal, typically seasoned and fried or grilled.

A shout of approval, especially to a female performer.

a show of courage or confidence that is intended to impress but may be false or exaggerated.

willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous, or painful; not afraid

in a way that shows courage and a willingness to face danger, pain, or difficulty

The quality of being brave; courageous behavior or character.

used to express approval, especially of a performance

A brilliant and stylish performance or display, especially in music, requiring great skill and confidence.

A rough or noisy fight or quarrel, especially in a public place.

a person who fights noisily or roughly in a public place.

Strong muscles, especially when large and noticeable; physical strength in contrast to intelligence.

Having strong, large muscles; physically powerful.

(of a donkey) to make its characteristic loud, harsh cry

making a loud, harsh, unpleasant cry like that of a donkey

To join two pieces of metal together by melting a different metal into the joint.

made of or resembling brass in color or strength

in a bold and shameless way, without showing any guilt or embarrassment.

The quality of being bold and without shame.

A metal container that holds a fire, used for heating or cooking outdoors.

Relating to Brazil, its people, or their culture.

An act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship.

Past tense and past participle of 'breach'. To make an opening in or break through something, especially a wall, barrier, or defense.

The act of breaking through or violating a barrier, law, agreement, or code of conduct.

A food made from flour, water, and usually yeast, mixed together and baked.

Providing a steady, reliable source of income or support.

A region that produces large quantities of grain or other staple food.