English words starting with B

A member of a Protestant Christian denomination that believes baptism should be performed only on people who are old enough to profess their faith.

A part of a church, or a separate building near a church, used for performing baptisms.

to perform the ceremony of baptism on someone; to christen.

to perform the ceremony of baptism on someone; to christen.

A long, narrow piece of wood, metal, or other rigid material, used as a barrier, support, or for other purposes.

A pattern of thick and thin lines printed on a product, containing information that can be read by a machine.

Marked with or having a barcode.

The sharp point that extends backwards from the main point of a fishhook, arrow, etc., making it difficult to remove.

Of or relating to Barbados or its people.

A member of a people not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian), often viewed as primitive or uncivilized.

extremely cruel and violent, and not as expected from people who are educated and respect each other

The use of words or behavior that is offensive or shows a lack of education or good taste.

extreme cruelty or brutality, especially when considered shocking and uncivilized.

extremely cruel and violent

A meal or gathering at which food is cooked and eaten outdoors on a grill over an open fire.

(of food) cooked on a barbecue.

having a sharp point or points, especially for catching or tearing

A type of strong wire with sharp points sticking out, used for making fences.

a long metal bar with adjustable weights attached to each end, used for weightlifting and physical exercise.

A meal or gathering at which food is cooked outdoors over an open fire or on a special appliance.

A person whose job is to cut men’s hair and to shave or trim their beards.

A spiny shrub that produces yellow flowers and small, sour, red berries.

A shop where a barber works, a place where men get their hair cut and their faces shaved.

Any of a class of drugs that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.

lacking a barb or barbs; having no sharp, backward-pointing projections.

strong wire with sharp points or barbs set at close intervals along it, used for fencing or as an obstruction.

a pattern of thick and thin parallel lines printed on a product, which can be read by a machine to give information such as its price.

A poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with a particular oral tradition.

Relating to or characteristic of a bard, especially a Celtic poet or minstrel.

Not covered by clothing; naked.

reduced to or comprising only the basic or essential elements; minimal.

Having the chest uncovered, with the breasts exposed.

Not wearing any clothes on the upper part of the body.

without any attempt to hide your feelings or intentions, especially when this is shocking or rude

Used to describe a fight or boxing match in which the participants do not wear gloves.

Involving or characterized by a fierce, unrestrained, and uncompromising manner, especially in a dispute or competition.

Having the legs uncovered; wearing no stockings, trousers, or other covering on the legs.

(Of a plant, especially a tree or shrub) sold or planted with its roots exposed, not in a container or with a ball of soil.

On a horse without a saddle.

Past tense and past participle of 'bare', meaning to uncover or expose to view.

(of a lie or liar) not attempting to disguise the truth; shameless and obvious.

Not wearing any shoes or socks

not wearing any shoes or socks

not wearing anything on the head

by the smallest margin; only just; almost not

The state or quality of having no covering or protection; nakedness.

To vomit.

something bought for less than its usual price

Used to describe something that is extremely cheap, often implying it is of low quality.

The activity of searching for goods that are being sold at prices lower than usual.

offered for sale at a price that is lower than usual or expected; inexpensive.

a person who discusses or arranges the terms of an agreement, especially in an attempt to gain an advantage.

the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement, especially about the price of something

a long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals and rivers

Relating to the treatment of obesity

A person who makes and serves coffee, especially in a coffee bar.

A man's singing voice between tenor and bass, or a singer with such a voice.

a soft, silver-white metallic chemical element (symbol Ba) that reacts easily with other elements.

(of a dog) to make a short, loud, explosive sound

a person who owns or serves drinks at a bar; a bartender.

A person who stands outside a place of entertainment, loudly calling out to passersby to attract customers.

(informal) Used to emphasize that someone is completely mad or irrational.

a type of grain used for making food, beer, and whisky

A woman who serves drinks in a bar or pub.

a man who serves drinks in a bar or pub.

a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.

resembling or characteristic of a barn, especially in being large, plain, or simple.

a small sea creature that sticks tightly to rocks, the bottoms of ships, etc.

to tour rural areas giving theatrical performances, political speeches, or exhibitions of flying skills.

the activity of touring rural areas to give theatrical performances, political speeches, or flying exhibitions.

a yard or area of ground next to a barn, typically where farm animals are kept.

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather.

Relating to the measurement of atmospheric pressure.

A man who is a member of a low rank of the British nobility

A woman who holds the rank of baron or the wife of a baron.

A member of the British nobility; the lowest hereditary title, ranking below a baron but above a knight.

Relating to or characteristic of a baron or barons, especially in being grand, wealthy, and powerful.

The rank or dignity of a baron

relating to the very decorated and detailed style in art, music, and architecture that was popular in europe in the 17th and early 18th century.

A sailing ship, typically with three masts, in which the foremast and mainmast are square-rigged and the mizzenmast is fore-and-aft rigged.

A large building or group of buildings for soldiers to live in

Resembling or characteristic of a barracks, especially in being plain, austere, institutional, or designed to house many people in a uniform way.

A large, predatory tropical and subtropical marine fish with a slender body and powerful jaws, known for its ferocity.

A continuous and heavy delivery of something, such as questions, criticism, or gunfire.

A horizontal bar at waist height used by ballet dancers for support during exercises.

Having a bar or bars, especially of a specified number or kind.

A large, round container for liquids, with a flat top and bottom and slightly curved sides, usually made of wood or metal.

Having a large, rounded, and powerful chest.

Having the rounded, bulging form of a barrel; cylindrical with a convex middle.

Having a barrel or barrels

(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation

the state or quality of being barren; unproductiveness, infertility, or lack of vegetation.

A decorative clip for holding hair in place.

a temporary wall or fence across a road, door, etc. that prevents people from going through

Blocked or defended by a barricade

a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access

Designed to allow access and use by people with physical disabilities; without obstacles.

except for; if not for

A type of lawyer in some countries (especially the UK) who has the right to argue cases in higher courts.

a room in a pub, hotel, or other establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.

A small cart with a single wheel at the front and two handles at the back, used for carrying loads.

A tall stool for sitting on at a bar or high table.

A person who mixes and serves drinks at a bar.

To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

Exchanged goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

exchanging goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

Relating to or characteristic of the ideas or works of the French literary theorist and philosopher Roland Barthes.

A subatomic particle, such as a proton or neutron, that is made up of three quarks and is subject to the strong nuclear force.

A kind of sculpture in which the figures or designs are raised only slightly from a flat background.

forming or belonging to a bottom layer or base

A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of lava.

Relating to, containing, or resembling basalt, a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock.

The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.

of or relating to the most basic or fundamental stage or standard

A specific year used as a standard of comparison for economic or statistical data in subsequent years.

A game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players, each team playing alternately in the field and at bat.

Having a size comparable to that of a baseball

A narrow board running along the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor.

not based on facts or good reasons; without foundation.

a line or standard used as a starting point for comparison or measurement.