English words starting with B

Acting or done in a clumsy or incompetent way.

a painful swelling on the foot, especially at the base of the big toe.

A narrow bed that is fixed to a wall, especially on a ship or train, or one of two beds attached together one above the other

A large container or compartment for storing fuel, especially on a ship or at a power station.

Resembling or characteristic of a bunker, especially in being heavily fortified, underground, or starkly functional.

A building providing simple sleeping accommodations for workers, campers, or travelers, often with bunk beds.

a person who shares a bunk bed or sleeping quarters with another.

a child's word for a rabbit

(in baseball or softball) to bat the ball gently so that it rolls a short distance into the infield.

A small, seed-eating bird with a stout bill, often having brightly coloured plumage.

a floating object anchored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigable channel.

the ability of an object to float in a liquid or gas.

able to float or keep things floating on or in a liquid.

in a cheerful and optimistic manner.

a synthetic opioid drug used medically to treat opioid use disorder and acute and chronic pain.

An antidepressant drug also used to help people quit smoking.

A short, often humorous or informal name for a suburb.

to make a continuous, gentle, bubbling sound, like water flowing over stones.

making a continuous, gentle, bubbling sound, like water flowing over stones.

a heavy load that is difficult to carry

heavily loaded or weighed down.

causing or feeling difficulty or worry; onerous.

a plant of the daisy family, with large leaves and prickly purple flowers surrounded by hooked bracts which form burrs.

A desk with drawers and a slanted top, used for writing.

a system of government or business that has many complicated rules and ways of doing things

an official working in a government department, especially one who follows rules and routines too strictly

a style of language used by government officials or large organizations that is hard to understand because it is full of long, formal, and often unnecessary words.

involving complicated rules and procedures which can seem slow and inefficient

in a manner relating to a system of administration marked by officialism, red tape, and proliferation

the process of becoming a bureaucracy or of making an organization more bureaucratic.

to bring under the control or influence of a rigid system of administration, often resulting in excessive complexity and adherence to rules.

A short, informal term for a town or city, often used in names or to imply a small, fortified settlement.

To begin to grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

growing or developing quickly; flourishing.

A round, flat piece of finely chopped beef that is fried or grilled and typically served in a bread roll.

A citizen of a town or city, especially a member of the middle class.

A person who illegally enters a building in order to steal things.

To enter a building illegally with the intention of committing a crime, especially theft.

the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things.

To enter a building illegally and steal things from it.

Relating to Burgundy, its people, or its wine.

A dark red color like that of red wine

the act or ceremony of putting a dead body into a grave

placed or hidden underground

a steel tool used for engraving on copper or wood.

a long, loose garment covering the whole body from head to feet, worn in public by some muslim women.

Relating to or characteristic of the political philosophy of Edmund Burke, especially in emphasizing the importance of tradition, gradual reform, and social order over abstract revolutionary principles.

a small knot or lump in wool, thread, or cloth.

A coarse, heavy cloth made from jute, hemp, or a similar fiber, used especially for making sacks or in gardening.

A performance or piece of writing that makes a serious subject seem ridiculous by using humor, exaggeration, or imitation.

A thin-bodied, light-colored tobacco grown mainly in Kentucky and used especially in making cigarettes.

(of a person) having a strong, heavy, and muscular build.

Of or relating to Myanmar (Burma), its people, or their language.

to be on fire or to produce flames and heat

A process of operating a new electronic device for a period of time to test its reliability and identify early failures.

the past tense and past participle of 'burn', meaning to be damaged or destroyed by fire or heat.

Extremely tired or exhausted, especially as a result of prolonged stress.

A device or part that produces a flame or heat, especially in a cooker, heater, or furnace.

Any of various plants of the genus Sanguisorba (especially the great burnet or salad burnet) having heads of small greenish, purple, or white flowers and leaves that are sometimes used in salads and for flavoring.

On fire; very hot.

to polish something, especially metal, until it is smooth and shiny.

having a smooth, shiny surface, typically because of being rubbed or polished.

A state of physical or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork.

damaged or coloured by burning

of a dark, brownish-orange colour, like that of a burnt orange fruit.

Completely exhausted physically or emotionally, especially as a result of prolonged stress.

to make a noise when air from the stomach passes out through the mouth

a long, loose piece of clothing that covers the whole body, including the head and face, worn in public by some muslim women.

a rough edge or ridge left on metal or other material after it has been cut or drilled.

a mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat, beans, cheese, etc.

a small donkey used for carrying loads

to dig a hole or tunnel in the ground, especially to live in

(of an animal) making or living in a hole or tunnel in the ground.

A person who manages the financial affairs of a college or university.

a condition, especially in the shoulder, elbow, or knee, in which a bursa becomes swollen and painful

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially because of pressure from inside.

A person or thing that bursts something.

Completely full; so full that the contents are almost coming out.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Burundi, its people, or their culture.

To put a dead body into the ground.

A large motor vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically along a fixed route.

A person, especially a young man, whose job is to clear tables and do other simple tasks in a restaurant.

a plant that is smaller than a tree and has a lot of thin branches growing close together

Relating to or characteristic of the period when George W. Bush was President of the United States (2001–2009)

A unit of volume for dry goods (such as grain or fruit) equal to 8 gallons (about 36.4 liters) in the US, or 8 imperial gallons (about 36.37 liters) in the UK.

A metal or rubber lining used as a bearing to reduce friction and wear between two moving parts in a machine.

a member of any of several indigenous peoples of southern africa, especially the san people.

A large, venomous pit viper found in Central and South America.

To travel through thick forest or bush, cutting a path.

A person who clears land by cutting through thick woods and undergrowth.

(of hair or fur) growing thickly

Having a tail that is thick, full, and spreading like a bush

In a way that involves a lot of activity or work; in an active and occupied manner.

the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money

The continuation of normal operations or procedures, especially during a period of difficulty or change.

Relating to or denoting the more expensive and comfortable class of seating or accommodation on an aircraft, train, or ship.

favorable to or supportive of business and commercial interests, especially by having low taxes and few regulations.

The relationship, interaction, or interface between commercial enterprises and the governing state authorities.

Having a practical understanding of business and a focus on making money or being successful in commercial activities.

Focused on or directed towards commercial or practical concerns and profitability.

Connected with or concerning business or commerce.

A university-level institution or faculty that teaches business and management subjects, such as finance, marketing, and administration, and awards degrees like the MBA.

Of a size suitable for or typical of a commercial enterprise.

Of a size or scale suitable for or typical of a commercial business, especially as opposed to a smaller, personal, or home-based operation.

Relating to or conducting commerce between businesses, as distinct from that between a business and consumers.

efficient, practical, and focused on getting things done, in a way that is typical of a good business person.

a man who works in business, especially in a high position

A person who works in business, especially in a senior position.

a woman who works in business, especially in a management position or who owns a company.

The practice of transporting students by bus to schools outside their local area, especially as a means of achieving racial integration.

to play music or perform entertainment in a public place for voluntary donations of money from people passing by.

A person who performs music or other entertainment in a public place, typically for voluntary donations of money from passersby.

The number of people that a bus can carry; a bus full of people.

A person who drives a bus as their job.

A kiss, especially a quick or playful one.

a sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest

A large, heavy-bodied, fast-running ground bird of open country, related to the cranes.

broken or damaged

Damaged or broken, especially as a result of violence or an accident.

A person or thing that breaks something up or ends something.