Words With B In The Middle
Welcome to a world where words surprise you with a hidden twist! Here, you'll discover a playful collection of words that sneak a 'B' right in the middle. Get ready for a delightful linguistic adventure as we explore how these mischievous 'B's transform everyday words into something wonderfully unexpected.
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| abs | 5 | any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances | - |
| aba | 5 | a fabric woven from goat hair and camel hair | - |
| obi | 5 | (West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery | - |
| abo | 5 | - | - |
| oba | 5 | - | - |
| obs | 5 | - | - |
| aby | 8 | make amends for | - |
| obo | 5 | - | - |
| obe | 5 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| able | 6 | having a strong healthy body | an able seaman |
| debt | 7 | an obligation to pay or do something | - |
| obey | 9 | be obedient to | - |
| ruby | 9 | of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies | - |
| tube | 6 | a hollow cylindrical shape | - |
| toby | 9 | a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat | - |
| robe | 6 | outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions | - |
| vibe | 9 | a distinctive emotional aura experienced instinctively | it gave me a nostalgic vibe |
| gaby | 10 | - | - |
| cube | 8 | a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube | - |
| lobe | 6 | (anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part | ear lobe |
| abba | 8 | - | - |
| lobo | 6 | - | - |
| lube | 6 | apply a lubricant to | - |
| dibs | 7 | a claim of rights | I have dibs on that last slice of pizza |
| hobo | 9 | a worker who moves around and works temporarily in different places | - |
| alba | 6 | - | - |
| tuba | 6 | the lowest brass wind instrument | - |
| gobi | 7 | a desert in central China | - |
| oboe | 6 | a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece | - |
| rube | 6 | a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture | - |
| abed | 7 | - | - |
| abut | 6 | lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | - |
| gabs | 7 | - | - |
| debs | 7 | United States labor organizer who ran for President as a socialist (1855-1926) | - |
| mobs | 8 | - | - |
| ibex | 13 | wild goat of mountain areas of Eurasia and northern Africa having large recurved horns | - |
| gobs | 7 | a large number or amount | - |
| jibe | 13 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | - |
| ably | 9 | with competence; in a competent capable manner | - |
| nibs | 6 | - | - |
| obit | 6 | a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography | - |
| juba | 13 | - | - |
| abet | 6 | assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing | - |
| goby | 10 | small spiny-finned fish of coastal or brackish waters having a large head and elongated tapering body having the ventral fins modified as a sucker | - |
| hebe | 9 | (Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods | - |
| ibis | 6 | wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills | - |
| abbs | 8 | - | - |
| habu | 9 | - | - |
| tabi | 6 | a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese | - |
| rabi | 6 | - | - |
| ambo | 8 | a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it | - |
| abri | 6 | - | - |
| debe | 7 | - | - |
| gibe | 7 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | - |
| gobo | 7 | - | - |
| pubs | 8 | - | - |
| pube | 8 | - | - |
| rebs | 6 | - | - |
| ombu | 8 | fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree of South America having a broad trunk with high water content and dark green oval leaves | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| about | 7 | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | wandering about with no place to go |
| maybe | 12 | by chance | - |
| table | 7 | flat tableland with steep edges | - |
| doubt | 8 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | - |
| above | 10 | (in writing) at an earlier place | see above |
| album | 9 | one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc | - |
| noble | 7 | impressive in appearance | a noble tree |
| habit | 10 | an established custom | it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening |
| robot | 7 | a mechanism that can move automatically | - |
| cable | 9 | television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver | - |
| cabin | 9 | a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area | - |
| abuse | 7 | cruel or inhumane treatment | the child showed signs of physical abuse |
| robin | 7 | small Old World songbird with a reddish breast | - |
| labor | 7 | a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages | there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field |
| sober | 7 | become sober after excessive alcohol consumption | Keep him in bed until he sobers up |
| label | 7 | trade name of a company that produces musical recordings | the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent |
| amber | 9 | of a medium to dark brownish yellow color | - |
| tribe | 7 | group of people related by blood or marriage | - |
| lobby | 12 | detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors | - |
| hobby | 15 | a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride | - |
| alibi | 7 | a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | every day he had a new alibi for not getting a job |
| rabbi | 9 | a Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher | - |
| rebel | 7 | break with established customs | - |
| globe | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| urban | 7 | located in or characteristic of a city or city life | urban property owners |
| orbit | 7 | the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another | he plotted the orbit of the moon |
| crabs | 9 | infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice | - |
| abort | 7 | cease development, die, and be aborted | an aborting fetus |
| hubby | 15 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| elbow | 10 | hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped | - |
| samba | 9 | large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood | - |
| cobra | 9 | venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood | - |
| tubes | 7 | - | - |
| probe | 9 | an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | there was a congressional probe into the scandal |
| debut | 8 | the act of beginning something new | they looked forward to the debut of their new product line |
| abyss | 10 | a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) | - |
| abbey | 12 | a church associated with a monastery or convent | - |
| fiber | 10 | any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber) | - |
| rugby | 11 | a form of football played with an oval ball | - |
| jumbo | 16 | of great mass; huge and bulky | a jumbo jet |
| mambo | 11 | a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba | - |
| abide | 8 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| combo | 11 | a small band of jazz musicians | - |
| gabby | 13 | full of trivial conversation | kept from her housework by gabby neighbors |
| zebra | 16 | any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines | - |
| colby | 12 | - | - |
| derby | 11 | a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim | - |
| kirby | 14 | - | - |
| pubic | 11 | relating or near the pubis | pubic bones |
| taboo | 7 | a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| number | 10 | put into a group | - |
| nobody | 12 | a person of no influence | - |
| public | 12 | people in general considered as a whole | he is a hero in the eyes of the public |
| double | 9 | used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis | - |
| member | 12 | the male sex organ (`member' is a euphemism) | - |
| mobile | 10 | affording change (especially in social status) | upwardly mobile |
| rabbit | 10 | the fur of a rabbit | - |
| global | 9 | involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope | global war |
| object | 17 | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) | the sole object of her trip was to see her children |
| nearby | 11 | close at hand | the nearby towns |
| albert | 8 | prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861) | - |
| abroad | 9 | far away from home or one's usual surroundings | - |
| unable | 8 | lacking in power or forcefulness | like an unable phoenix in hot ashes |
| symbol | 13 | something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible | the eagle is a symbol of the United States |
| combat | 12 | an engagement fought between two military forces | - |
| cowboy | 16 | a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging | - |
| absurd | 9 | a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless | The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth |
| aboard | 9 | side by side | anchored close aboard another ship |
| stable | 8 | showing little if any change | - |
| rubber | 10 | an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil | - |
| forbid | 12 | command against | I forbid you to call me late at night |
| subway | 14 | an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground' |
| carbon | 10 | a thin paper coated on one side with a dark waxy substance (often containing carbon); used to transfer characters from the original to an under sheet of paper | - |
| arabic | 10 | the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects | - |
| humble | 13 | of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) | of humble (or lowly) birth |
| debate | 9 | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal | - |
| gamble | 11 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| harbor | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| zombie | 19 | someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way | - |
| obtain | 8 | be valid, applicable, or true | - |
| isabel | 8 | - | - |
| abused | 9 | subjected to cruel treatment | an abused wife |
| fabric | 13 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent |
| absent | 8 | go away or leave | He absented himself |
| subtle | 8 | difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze | his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change |
| submit | 10 | yield to another's wish or opinion | - |
| hereby | 14 | (formal) by means of this | I hereby declare you man and wife |
| labour | 8 | a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages | - |
| robber | 10 | a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence | - |
| ambush | 13 | hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing | - |
| reborn | 8 | spiritually reborn or converted | - |
| marble | 10 | a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material | - |
| debris | 9 | the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up | - |
| phoebe | 13 | the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one | - |
| ribbon | 10 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| chubby | 18 | sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure | a chubby child |
| herbal | 11 | tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs | - |
| upbeat | 10 | a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles |
| tribal | 8 | relating to or characteristic of a tribe | tribal customs |
| tablet | 8 | a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| problem | 13 | a source of difficulty | what's the problem? |
| husband | 13 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| trouble | 9 | a source of difficulty | one trouble after another delayed the job |
| anybody | 16 | Any one out of an indefinite number of persons; anyone; any person. | - |
| goodbye | 14 | a farewell remark | - |
| numbers | 11 | an illegal daily lottery | - |
| subject | 18 | a branch of knowledge | teachers should be well trained in their subject |
| obvious | 12 | easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind | obvious errors |
| garbage | 11 | a worthless message | - |
| capable | 13 | possibly accepting or permitting | a passage capable of misinterpretation |
| ability | 12 | possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done | - |
| robbery | 14 | plundering during riots or in wartime | - |
| library | 12 | a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study | - |
| rubbish | 14 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| sobbing | 12 | convulsive gasp made while weeping | - |
| abandon | 10 | a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | - |
| chamber | 16 | a room used primarily for sleeping | - |
| liberty | 12 | immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence | - |
| lesbian | 9 | a female homosexual | - |
| embrace | 13 | include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | - |
| embassy | 14 | a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work | - |
| observe | 12 | conform one's action or practice to | - |
| rainbow | 12 | an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain | - |
| cabinet | 11 | a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock | - |
| absence | 11 | the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy | - |
| website | 12 | a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web | - |
| publish | 14 | put into print | The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce |
| tobacco | 13 | aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs | - |
| robbing | 12 | - | - |
| visible | 12 | capable of being seen; or open to easy view | a visible object |
| lobster | 9 | any of several edible marine crustaceans of the families Homaridae and Nephropsidae and Palinuridae | - |
| obliged | 11 | under a moral obligation to do something | - |
| plumber | 13 | a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances | - |
| exhibit | 19 | to show, make visible or apparent | The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month |
| gilbert | 10 | a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns | - |
| tribute | 9 | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | - |
| rubbing | 12 | effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure | - |
| playboy | 17 | a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure | - |
| liberal | 9 | given or giving freely | a liberal backer of the arts |
| cabbage | 14 | make off with belongings of others | - |
| rebuild | 10 | build again | The house was rebuild after it was hit by a bomb |
| combine | 13 | gather in a mass, sum, or whole | - |
| audible | 10 | heard or perceptible by the ear | he spoke in an audible whisper |
| gambler | 12 | someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement | - |
| payback | 20 | the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life | - |
| handbag | 14 | a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) | - |
| mailbox | 18 | a private box for delivery of mail | - |
| tremble | 11 | a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement | - |
| subedit | 10 | edit and correct (written or printed material) | - |
| standby | 13 | an actor able to replace a regular performer when required | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| remember | 14 | keep in mind for attention or consideration | - |
| probably | 17 | easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | he will probably win the election |
| somebody | 16 | a human being | - |
| possible | 12 | existing in possibility | possible uses of nuclear power |
| terrible | 10 | causing fear or dread or terror | a terrible curse |
| horrible | 13 | provoking horror | war is beyond all words horrible |
| football | 13 | any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal | - |
| possibly | 15 | by chance | we may possibly run into them at the concert |
| neighbor | 14 | live or be located as a neighbor | the neighboring house |
| describe | 13 | give a description of | - |
| stubborn | 12 | not responding to treatment | a stubborn infection |
| fabulous | 13 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| gambling | 14 | the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) | his gambling cost him a fortune |
| terribly | 13 | used as intensifiers | terribly interesting |
| absolute | 10 | not capable of being violated or infringed | - |
| valuable | 13 | having worth or merit or value | a valuable friend |
| november | 15 | the month following October and preceding December | - |
| obsessed | 11 | influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion | - |
| republic | 14 | a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them | - |
| abortion | 10 | failure of a plan | - |
| doorbell | 11 | a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed | - |
| climbing | 15 | an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) | - |
| umbrella | 12 | a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets | an air umbrella over England |
| adorable | 11 | lovable especially in a childlike or naive way | - |
| suitable | 10 | worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse | the parents found the girl suitable for their son |
| rumbling | 13 | continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound | the rumbling rolling sound of thunder |
| reliable | 10 | conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief | reliable information |
| troubled | 11 | characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination | these troubled areas |
| assembly | 15 | the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery) | - |
| ambition | 12 | a cherished desire | his ambition is to own his own business |
| notebook | 14 | a small compact portable computer | - |
| sensible | 10 | able to feel or perceive | even amoeba are sensible creatures |
| combined | 15 | made or joined or united into one | - |
| chambers | 17 | English architect (1723-1796) | - |
| cannabis | 12 | any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs | - |
| unstable | 10 | affording no ease or reassurance | - |
| wardrobe | 14 | a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes | - |
| disabled | 12 | having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness | - |
| database | 11 | an organized body of related information | - |
| grabbing | 14 | - | - |
| cupboard | 15 | a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space | - |
| imbecile | 14 | having a mental age of three to seven years | - |
| isabella | 10 | the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504) | - |
| abnormal | 12 | not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm | abnormal powers of concentration |
| observed | 14 | discovered or determined by scientific observation | no explanation for the observed phenomena |
| comeback | 20 | a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) | - |
| keyboard | 18 | device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like | - |
| publicly | 17 | in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly | she admitted publicly to being a communist |
| stabbing | 13 | causing physical or especially psychological injury | a stabbing remark |
| symbolic | 17 | relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols | symbolic logic |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| everybody | 21 | Every person. | - |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| celebrate | 13 | behave as expected during of holidays or rites | celebrate Christmas |
| ambulance | 15 | a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals | - |
| available | 14 | convenient for use or disposal | the house is available after July 1 |
| abandoned | 13 | forsaken by owner or inhabitants | weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse |
| miserable | 13 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| forbidden | 16 | excluded from use or mention | forbidden fruit |
| invisible | 14 | not prominent or readily noticeable | the invisible man |
| published | 17 | formally made public | published accounts |
| objection | 20 | the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest | - |
| neighbour | 15 | live or be located as a neighbor | - |
| described | 15 | represented in words especially with sharpness and detail | the vividly described wars |
| disturbed | 13 | afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief | lapsed into disturbed sleep |
| celebrity | 16 | the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed | - |
| publicity | 18 | a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution | - |
| objective | 23 | serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes | objective case |
| establish | 14 | institute, enact, or establish | - |
| embarrass | 13 | cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious | - |
| obsession | 11 | an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will | - |
| vegetable | 15 | edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant | - |
| honorable | 14 | not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent | - |
| substance | 13 | the property of holding together and retaining its shape | - |
| heartbeat | 14 | a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) | - |
| ambitious | 13 | requiring full use of your abilities or resources | ambitious schedule |
| probation | 13 | a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself | - |
| submarine | 13 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| hamburger | 17 | beef that has been ground | - |
| publisher | 16 | a firm in the publishing business | - |
| rebellion | 11 | organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | - |
| elaborate | 11 | make more complex, intricate, or richer | - |
| overboard | 15 | - | - |
| troubling | 12 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | a new and troubling thought |
| trembling | 14 | a shaky motion | - |
| constable | 13 | a police officer of the lowest rank | - |
| incapable | 15 | not meeting requirements | - |
| liberated | 12 | free from traditional social restraints | a liberated lifestyle |
| observing | 15 | quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception | - |
| motorbike | 17 | ride a motorcycle | - |
| liability | 14 | an obligation to pay money to another party | - |
| assembled | 14 | - | - |
| submitted | 14 | - | - |
| starboard | 12 | located on the right side of a ship or aircraft | - |
| robberies | 13 | - | - |
| concubine | 15 | a woman who cohabits with an important man | - |
| obsessive | 14 | characterized by or constituting an obsession | obsessive gambling |
| memorable | 15 | worth remembering | - |
| cardboard | 15 | a stiff moderately thick paper | - |
| librarian | 11 | a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services | - |
| raspberry | 16 | a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
| impossible | 16 | totally unlikely | - |
| incredible | 15 | beyond belief or understanding | at incredible speed |
| incredibly | 18 | not easy to believe | incredibly, she survived the crash |
| reasonable | 12 | not excessive or extreme | reasonable prices |
| disturbing | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | distressing (or disturbing) news |
| remarkable | 18 | worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual | a remarkable achievement |
| ambassador | 15 | a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another | - |
| exhibition | 22 | a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display | - |
| vulnerable | 15 | capable of being wounded or hurt | vulnerable parts of the body |
| laboratory | 15 | a region resembling a laboratory inasmuch as it offers opportunities for observation and practice and experimentation | Pakistan is a laboratory for studying the use of American troops to combat terrorism |
| strawberry | 18 | a soft red birthmark | - |
| unbearable | 14 | incapable of being tolerated or endured | - |
| inevitable | 15 | an unavoidable event | don't argue with the inevitable |
| acceptable | 18 | meeting requirements | - |
| substitute | 12 | act as a substitute | - |
| publishing | 18 | the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution | - |
| obligation | 13 | a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor | - |
| celebrated | 15 | widely known and esteemed | a celebrated musician |
| republican | 16 | a tributary of the Kansas River that flows from eastern Colorado eastward through Nebraska and Kansas | - |
| invincible | 17 | incapable of being overcome or subdued | an invincible army |
| contribute | 14 | provide | - |
| toothbrush | 18 | slang for a mustache | - |
| liberation | 12 | the act of liberating someone or something | - |
| prohibited | 18 | forbidden by law | - |
| membership | 21 | the body of members of an organization or group | they polled their membership |
| automobile | 14 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| despicable | 17 | morally reprehensible | would do something as despicable as murder |
| distribute | 13 | distribute or disperse widely | - |
| prescribed | 17 | conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline | in prescribed order |
| masturbate | 14 | get sexual gratification through self-stimulation | - |
| profitable | 17 | yielding material gain or profit | profitable speculation on the stock market |
| volleyball | 18 | a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands | - |
| compatible | 18 | able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination | a compatible married couple |
| honourable | 15 | adhering to ethical and moral principles | - |
| describing | 16 | - | - |
| preferably | 20 | more readily or willingly | clean it well, preferably with warm water |
| deliberate | 13 | characterized by conscious design or purpose | a deliberate attempt to provoke a response |
| formidable | 18 | inspiring fear | the formidable prospect of major surgery |
| disability | 16 | the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | reading disability |
| skateboard | 17 | a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot | - |
| presumably | 19 | by reasonable assumption | presumably, he missed the train |
| vocabulary | 20 | a language user's knowledge of words | - |
| disposable | 15 | an item that can be disposed of after it has been used | - |
| remarkably | 21 | to a remarkable degree or extent | - |
| vibrations | 15 | - | - |
| upbringing | 16 | helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community | - |
| unreliable | 12 | not worthy of reliance or trust | in the early 1950s computers were large and expensive and unreliable |
| abstinence | 14 | the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) | - |
| charitable | 17 | showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity | was charitable in his opinions of others |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words with B nestled snugly in the middle! These words are like linguistic treasures, adding a bounce and rhythm to our language that is both intriguing and delightful. The position of B in these words can affect pronunciation, create unique sounds, and sometimes even alter meaning. From the practical to the peculiar, these words showcase the playful side of English and promise a fun exploration. Prepare to dive into an alphabetic adventure as we examine captivating examples, discover their quirks, and uncover their secrets.
About words in the middle B
In the English lexicon, words featuring B in the middle bring a certain charm, influencing how we articulate and perceive them. This central positioning can create a soft interruption or a robust emphasis on syllables, making the word memorable. For example, consider "number"—the B acts as a gentle pause between two resonant sounds, enhancing its rhythmic quality. Such words often have a melodic balance, making them pleasing to the ear.
Furthermore, the presence of B in the middle of words adds an element of surprise or curiosity, as its consonant strength can alter meanings and connotations. Words like "subtle" demonstrate this well, with the B subtly tucked away, almost silent, yet crucial for the word's identity. It's fascinating how this single letter can hold the power to transform a word's soundscape and semantic essence, inviting us to explore its many roles in language.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into some popular examples that showcase the versatility and charm of having a B in the middle. These words are everyday heroes, each with its own tale to tell.
Number
- Definition: A unit or symbol used to count, measure, or express an amount.
- Example in a Sentence: She dialed the wrong number by mistake.
- Fun Fact: The word "number" originates from the Latin "numerus," showcasing the ancient roots of counting.
Cobra
- Definition: A venomous snake known for its hooded appearance.
- Example in a Sentence: The cobra raised its head in a threatening display.
- Fun Fact: The word "cobra" comes from the Portuguese "cobra de capelo," meaning "snake with a hood."
Timber
- Definition: Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.
- Example in a Sentence: They used oak timber to construct the sturdy cabin.
- Fun Fact: The exclamation "Timber!" is traditionally shouted when a tree is about to fall.
Rubber
- Definition: A flexible, elastic material derived from latex.
- Example in a Sentence: The tires were made of durable rubber.
- Fun Fact: The name "rubber" was coined because it was initially used to rub out pencil marks.
Amber
- Definition: A fossilized tree resin often used in jewelry.
- Example in a Sentence: She wore a necklace adorned with polished amber.
- Fun Fact: Amber can preserve insects and plant material, offering a window into ancient ecosystems.
Album
- Definition: A collection of recordings issued as a single item.
- Example in a Sentence: Their debut album topped the charts within weeks.
- Fun Fact: The word "album" originates from the Latin "albus," meaning white, referring to blank tablets where notes were inscribed.
Suburb
- Definition: An outlying district of a city, typically residential.
- Example in a Sentence: They moved to a quiet suburb outside the bustling city.
- Fun Fact: In the past, suburbs were often seen as less desirable than cities, a stark contrast to modern perceptions.
Goblet
- Definition: A drinking glass with a foot and a stem.
- Example in a Sentence: The king raised his goblet to toast the celebration.
- Fun Fact: Goblets have been used since medieval times for ceremonial and everyday drinking.
Cobble
- Definition: To roughly assemble or put together something.
- Example in a Sentence: He managed to cobble together a solution just in time.
- Fun Fact: The term originally referred to rounded stones used for paving, hence "cobblestone."
Combat
- Definition: Fighting between armed forces.
- Example in a Sentence: The soldiers were trained in hand-to-hand combat.
- Fun Fact: "Combat" stems from the Old French "combatre," meaning to fight together.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love a good game of Scrabble, here are some high-scoring words featuring a B in the middle that can give you a strategic edge.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Zilbra | 17 | A whimsical, fictional creature |
| Kibbitz | 22 | To offer unsolicited advice |
| Abjure | 15 | To renounce a belief or claim |
| Gobbler | 12 | One that gobbles, especially a turkey |
| Cobweb | 13 | A spider's web, especially if dusty |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, behold these lively five-letter words featuring a B in the middle that could be your key to victory!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abide | To comply with or adhere to |
| Fiber | A thread or filament from which cloth is made |
| Robot | A machine capable of carrying out complex tasks |
| Label | A tag or marker attached to something |
| Zebra | A striped African equine animal |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore these rare gems, each with B nestled in the middle, to expand your vocabulary and impress your friends.
Obbligato
- Definition: An instrumental part that is essential in a musical composition.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from Italian, "obbligato" adds a mandatory flair to music terminology.
- Example in a Sentence: The violinist played the obbligato with grace and precision.
Fubsy
- Definition: Short and stout; plump.
- Interesting Fact: This charming word hails from 19th-century England and is rarely used today.
- Example in a Sentence: The fubsy cat curled up comfortably on the sofa.
Nibble
- Definition: To eat in small bites.
- Interesting Fact: The word "nibble" has been part of the English language since the 16th century.
- Example in a Sentence: She began to nibble on her sandwich absentmindedly.
Colibri
- Definition: A genus of hummingbirds known for their iridescent colors.
- Interesting Fact: "Colibri" is derived from a Carib word, reflecting the bird's native roots.
- Example in a Sentence: The colibri flitted among the flowers with dazzling speed.
Cobweb
- Definition: A web spun by a spider, particularly when covered in dust.
- Interesting Fact: The term "cob" was an old English word for spider.
- Example in a Sentence: The attic was filled with cobwebs, undisturbed for years.
Final words
And there you have it—a delightful journey through the world of words with B nestled in the center! Whether you're a linguist, a gamer, or simply a lover of words, we hope this exploration has enriched your appreciation for the unique role B plays in our language. Keep these words in your back pocket for your next Scrabble showdown, Wordle challenge, or just to sprinkle a bit of fun into daily conversations!
