English words starting with B

A small, quiet street, especially one away from the main roads.

The part of a racecourse opposite the homestretch and between the final turn and the starting point.

a swimming stroke performed on the back, in which the arms are moved alternately backwards and the legs perform a flutter kick.

The backward movement of a club, racket, or arm in preparation for making a forward stroke.

rude or disrespectful remarks made in reply to someone in authority.

To go back along the same path you have just come.

A problem-solving algorithm that involves trying out different possibilities and abandoning those that fail to meet the required conditions, returning to a previous point to try a different path.

a person or thing that supports or provides help to another

Directed towards the back or in the opposite direction to the usual one.

Opposed to change or new ideas; conservative.

the state or condition of being less developed or less advanced than others.

towards the direction that is behind you

The backward movement of water caused by a boat, a swimmer, or a wave as it moves forward.

a part of a river where the water is not flowing, especially a part that is not reached by the current

the area of ground behind a house or other building, typically covered with grass.

meat from the back or sides of a pig, cured by salting or smoking.

(of food) covered or enclosed in bacon before being cooked.

relating to the philosopher francis bacon or his inductive method of reasoning and philosophy.

the presence of bacteria in the blood.

microscopic living organisms, some of which can cause disease

relating to or caused by bacteria

capable of killing bacteria.

relating to the scientific study of bacteria

relating to the scientific study of bacteria

A scientist who studies bacteria.

The scientific study of bacteria.

a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.

A type of very small living thing that consists of a single cell, some types of which can cause disease.

Of or relating to the ancient country of Bactria or its people, culture, or language.

of poor quality or a low standard; not good or acceptable

extremely good, impressive, or formidable

A man or boy who behaves in a rebellious, disobedient, or anti-social way.

Characterized by or involving dishonesty, deception, or a deliberate intent to mislead or act unfairly.

a person who does bad or evil things, especially a villain in a story, film, etc.

Having an unattractive or unpleasant appearance

The act of saying critical or unpleasant things about someone; malicious gossip or verbal criticism.

someone or something that is troublesome, undesirable, or likely to cause problems

having an unpleasant odor

having a tendency to become angry or irritable easily

Relating to, suitable for, or occurring during conditions of poor weather, such as rain, snow, or storms.

A person who is bad or evil, especially a villain in a story, film, etc.

a small piece of metal, plastic, or cloth with a design or words on it, worn to show rank, membership, achievement, or support.

a heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat and a white-striped head.

The act of persistently and annoyingly asking someone to do something or questioning them.

playful, light-hearted teasing or banter.

A type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water, characterized by steep slopes, minimal vegetation, and a maze of gullies and ridges.

in an unsatisfactory, inadequate, or unsuccessful way

A game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net.

the quality of being bad or evil

To confuse someone completely so that they cannot understand or explain something.

completely confused or puzzled

a feeling of being completely confused and unable to understand something.

impossible to understand or explain; perplexing.

A container made of flexible material with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.

the dry, pulpy residue left after the extraction of juice from sugar cane, used as fuel and in the manufacture of paper and building materials.

a ring-shaped bread roll that is boiled before it is baked, giving it a dense, chewy texture.

The suitcases, bags, and containers that a person carries when traveling.

having the shape of a bag; loose and sagging.

A person whose job is to pack customers' purchases into bags at a store.

A small, sealable plastic bag, especially one used for storing food.

The action or process of putting something into a bag or bags.

(of clothes) loose and hanging in folds

A person who collects and distributes money, especially for a political organization or illicit activity.

A musical instrument consisting of a bag that holds air and is squeezed by the player's arm, with pipes into which the air is directed to produce sound.

a person who plays the bagpipes

a long, thin loaf of french bread with a crisp crust.

An exclamation expressing contempt, scorn, or disgust.

A follower of the Baha'i Faith, a monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind.

Of or relating to the Baháʼí Faith, a monotheistic religion founded in the 19th century emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind.

Relating to the Bahamas, their people, or their culture.

Of or relating to the Brazilian state of Bahia, its culture, or its inhabitants.

of or relating to bahrain, its people, or their culture.

the standard unit of money used in Thailand.

to remove water from a boat by using a bucket or other container

a sheriff's officer who executes writs and processes and carries out arrests, warrants, and court orders.

The area over which a bailiff has authority.

an act of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse.

A child.

Food put on a hook or in a trap to attract and catch fish or animals.

A dishonest sales practice in which a customer is attracted by an advertised bargain but is then persuaded to buy a more expensive item.

A method of fishing using a rod and reel where the weight of the bait or lure is used to pull line from the reel during the cast.

(of a hook, trap, or snare) having had bait placed on or in it to entice prey.

A person who deliberately annoys or provokes others, especially online, to elicit an angry or emotional reaction.

The action of harassing or tormenting someone, especially by persistent criticism or threats.

A thick, soft, usually green woolen cloth, used especially for covering billiard and card tables.

To cook food in an oven using dry heat without direct exposure to a flame.

(of food) cooked by dry heat in an oven

A person whose job is to make and sell bread, cakes, etc.

A place where bread, cakes, and pastries are made or sold.

a shop where bread, cakes, and pastries are made and sold.

Relating to or characteristic of the theories of Mikhail Bakhtin, especially his concepts of dialogism, polyphony, and the carnivalesque.

The process of cooking food by dry heat in an oven.

A sweet Middle Eastern pastry made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and soaked in honey or syrup.

A close-fitting garment covering the whole head and neck except for parts of the face, typically made of wool.

a russian musical instrument with a triangular body and three strings, played by plucking.

A state in which different things exist in equal, correct, or good amounts.

A situation in which nations or groups have roughly equal military or political strength, preventing any single one from becoming dominant.

Having different parts or elements arranged in the correct proportions so that no one part is too much or too little.

A budget in which income is equal to expenditures, so there is no deficit or surplus.

A person or thing that balances something.

The process of keeping something in a steady position so it does not fall.

A platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door.

Having little or no hair on the head

(of a lie) told openly and shamelessly, without any attempt to hide the truth

having a head with no hair

nonsense; foolish talk or ideas.

Losing hair from the head; becoming bald.

in a plain and direct manner, without trying to be polite or kind.

the condition of having little or no hair on the head

A person with little or no hair on their head, often used in a mildly informal or teasing way.

A large quantity of something, especially paper, hay, or cotton, that is tightly bound together for storage or transport.

Past tense and past participle of 'bale', meaning to make something into a bale or bales.

A horny material that hangs in fringed plates from the upper jaw of some whales, used for filtering plankton from the water.

threatening to do something evil or to hurt someone

In a way that threatens harm or evil; menacingly.

Relating to Bali, its people, or their language or culture.

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'bale', meaning to make something into compact bales, especially hay or straw.

To refuse to do something or to let something happen, especially suddenly

Relating to the Balkan Peninsula or its countries, peoples, or cultures.

the process of dividing a region or country into smaller, often hostile, units.