English words starting with B

an area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake

Located on or adjacent to the area of land bordering a beach

a person who searches beaches for valuable or interesting items

(of a marine animal or vessel) stranded on a beach

land or property that is directly next to a beach.

a strong position established by an army on an enemy shore, from which an attack can be launched.

Resembling a beach in appearance, texture, or quality; having the characteristics of a beach.

a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration.

a small, usually round piece of glass, wood, plastic, etc., with a hole through it, used for making jewellery or for decoration

decorated with or covered in beads

A type of wooden paneling or siding characterized by a series of parallel, rounded grooves (beads) running along its length.

a narrow strip of material used for decorating the edges of clothes or furniture

a minor parish officer who performs duties such as keeping order in church

Decorative work made with beads.

(of eyes) small, round, and shiny, like a bead

(of eyes) small, round, and shining, often suggesting a quality of watchfulness, greed, or malice.

A breed of small hound with a smooth coat, short legs, and long ears, used especially for hunting hares.

The hard pointed part of a bird's mouth.

resembling or shaped like a beak.

Having a beak or a beak-like projection.

a tall cup or glass, typically with straight sides and no handle, used for drinking.

Having a beak, especially one that is large, long, or prominent.

A line of light or other radiation

sent out (light, radio waves, etc.) in a particular direction

A video projector, especially one that projects data from a computer.

definition 1: shining brightly with happiness, pride, or good health.

giving out or full of beams of light; shining brightly.

The seed of various climbing plants, eaten as a vegetable.

A small cloth bag filled with dried beans or similar material, used especially as a toy.

a small, close-fitting hat, often made of wool and sometimes having a pom-pom on top.

A tall, thin pole used to support climbing bean plants.

The tall stem of a bean plant that it uses for support as it grows.

To accept, tolerate, or endure something difficult or unpleasant.

a tight, strong, and often aggressive embrace, typically with the arms wrapped completely around someone.

Resembling or characteristic of a bear in appearance, manner, or qualities.

Designed to resist access, damage, or destruction by bears.

able to be accepted or endured, even if unpleasant.

the hair that grows on the chin and cheeks of a man's face.

Having a beard

having no beard on the face

a person or thing that carries or holds something

The way in which a person moves, stands, or behaves

relating to or expecting a fall in the prices of shares

A rich, creamy sauce made with egg yolks, butter, white wine, vinegar, shallots, and tarragon, typically served with grilled meat or fish.

the skin of a bear, especially when used as a rug or garment.

a large, dangerous, or unusual wild animal

a small or minor beast; an animal, especially one that is small, troublesome, or viewed with affection.

very unpleasant or disagreeable

to hit someone or something repeatedly, especially with force

In poor condition because of being used a lot or for a long time

able to be defeated or overcome

Having been hit or struck repeatedly

worn out and in poor condition from long use or lack of care.

In a poor condition because of being used a lot or treated badly

a person who hits someone or something repeatedly and violently.

showing great happiness and calm, especially in a spiritual way

In a way that shows great happiness and calm, often in a holy or saintly manner.

(in the Roman Catholic Church) the act of declaring a dead person to be blessed, which is the first step towards making them a saint.

(in the roman catholic church) to declare (a deceased person) to be among the blessed in heaven, the first step towards canonization.

an act of hitting someone repeatedly and hard, especially as a punishment or in a fight.

Supreme blessedness or happiness.

a young person in the late 1950s and early 1960s who rejected conventional social norms, often associated with a style of dress, a love of jazz, and an interest in poetry and art.

A woman's male lover or sweetheart.

An excellent or egregious example of something, often used humorously or ironically.

beautiful (now chiefly poetic or literary)

a person whose job is to give beauty treatments to the skin, hair, and nails.

the process of making something beautiful or more beautiful.

having qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.; delighting the senses or mind.

in a way that is pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically.

to make someone or something beautiful or more beautiful.

A quality that gives pleasure to the senses or the mind, especially through shape, color, sound, or idea.

A store or business that sells products such as cosmetics, hair care items, and accessories, typically to both consumers and professionals.

A large semiaquatic rodent with a broad flat tail and strong jaws, known for building dams and lodges from trees.

A complex and fast type of jazz that was developed in the early 1940s.

(of a sailing ship) unable to move because there is no wind.

For the reason that; since.

A rich white sauce made from milk, butter, and flour.

A beckoning gesture; a summons or command.

To signal to someone with a movement of the hand or head, encouraging them to come nearer or follow.

Attractive and inviting

to begin to be something

suitable or appropriate for a particular person or in a particular situation.

A piece of furniture for sleeping on, typically consisting of a mattress and a frame.

A small lodging establishment, such as a private home, offering overnight accommodation and breakfast.

The act or habit of urinating in bed while asleep.

To impress or confuse someone greatly by being very exciting, beautiful, or skillful.

extremely impressed or fascinated by someone or something, to the point of being unable to think clearly.

a small, wingless, bloodsucking insect that infests beds and other furniture.

A bedroom, especially a formal or old-fashioned one.

a cloth covering for a bed, such as a quilt, duvet, or coverlet.

Arranged in layers or strata.

the sheets, covers, etc. that you put on a bed

To decorate something in a showy or festive way, often by covering it with ornaments.

To cause continual trouble or distress to someone or something.

a person who shares a bed with another.

the rigid supporting structure of a bed, which holds the mattress and base.

To dress or decorate in a showy, gaudy, or tasteless manner.

a scene of uproar and confusion

a shallow container used as a toilet by a person who is confined to bed.

a vertical support at the corner of a bed, often one of four, that holds up the canopy or frame.

made wet, dirty, or untidy by rain, mud, or similar conditions.

A protective rail or barrier attached to the side of a bed, especially to prevent a person from falling out.

The solid rock that lies under the soil and other loose material on the earth's surface.

a portable roll of bedding, such as a blanket or sleeping bag, used for sleeping on, especially outdoors.

a room for sleeping in, containing a bed or beds

a large piece of cloth used to cover a mattress on a bed.

The space beside a bed, especially that of a sick person.

a painful, often red or broken area of skin that develops on a person's body from lying in bed for a long time.

A decorative cloth cover for a bed.

A set of springs forming the elastic base of a mattress, typically enclosed in a frame.

A small table or cabinet placed beside a bed, typically used for holding a lamp, book, or other items.

The framework of a bed, supporting the mattress and bedclothes.

The time at which a person usually goes to bed.

a black and yellow flying insect that makes honey and can sting you

A large tree with smooth grey bark, glossy leaves, and small triangular nuts.

The small, triangular edible nut of the beech tree.

The wood of the beech tree.

The meat from a cow, bull, or ox

a man with a muscular and physically attractive body.

a yeoman warder at the tower of london, dressed in traditional tudor uniform.