5 letter Words with B in the middle
Welcome, word wizards and puzzle enthusiasts! Dive into the delightful world of five-letter words with a twist—each with a "B" snugly nestled in the middle. Whether you’re a Scrabble savant or a crossword connoisseur, this list is sure to add a burst of brilliance to your vocabulary arsenal!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| elbow | 10 | hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped | - |
| hubby | 15 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| cobra | 9 | venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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) | - |
| fiber | 10 | any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber) | - |
| abbey | 12 | a church associated with a monastery or convent | - |
| 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 | - |
| combo | 11 | a small band of jazz musicians | - |
| abide | 8 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| 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 | - |
| derby | 11 | a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim | - |
| colby | 12 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| abode | 8 | any address at which you dwell more than temporarily | - |
| dumbo | 10 | - | - |
| rabid | 8 | marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea | rabid isolationist |
| scuba | 9 | a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus | - |
| saber | 7 | cut or injure with a saber | - |
| turbo | 7 | - | - |
| vibes | 10 | a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound | - |
| abbot | 9 | the superior of an abbey of monks | - |
| cubic | 11 | having the shape of a cube; having three dimensions | - |
| limbo | 9 | the state of being disregarded or forgotten | - |
| pubes | 9 | the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs | - |
| tubby | 12 | short and plump | - |
| obese | 7 | excessively fat | - |
| sybil | 10 | - | - |
| ebony | 10 | a very dark black | - |
| gable | 8 | the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof | - |
| sable | 7 | a very dark black | - |
| weber | 10 | German conductor and composer of romantic operas (1786-1826) | - |
| tabby | 12 | female cat | - |
| rumba | 9 | a ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance | - |
| fable | 10 | a short moral story (often with animal characters) | - |
| yobbo | 12 | a cruel and brutal fellow | - |
| gumbo | 10 | any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water | - |
| tibia | 7 | the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle | - |
| fibre | 10 | any of several elongated, threadlike cells (especially a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber) | - |
| dobby | 13 | - | - |
| cabby | 14 | someone who drives a taxi for a living | - |
| combs | 11 | - | - |
| debit | 8 | an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing | - |
| sambo | 9 | - | - |
| labia | 7 | - | - |
| libra | 7 | the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22 | - |
| cubby | 14 | a small secluded room | - |
| abhor | 10 | find repugnant | She abhors cats |
| aback | 13 | - | - |
| garbo | 8 | United States film actress (born in Sweden) known for her reclusiveness (1905-1990) | - |
| libel | 7 | a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person | - |
| arbor | 7 | a framework that supports climbing plants | the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park |
| cabal | 9 | a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue | - |
| debby | 13 | - | - |
| ruble | 7 | the basic unit of money in Russia | - |
| simba | 9 | - | - |
| yerba | 10 | - | - |
| abram | 9 | - | - |
| plebe | 9 | a military trainee (as at a military academy) | - |
| mamba | 11 | arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal | - |
| dobie | 8 | - | - |
| abate | 7 | become less in amount or intensity | The storm abated |
| sabre | 7 | cut or injure with a saber | - |
| ember | 9 | a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering | - |
| embed | 10 | fix or set securely or deeply | - |
| jambo | 16 | - | - |
| abuzz | 25 | noisy like the sound of a bee | the room was abuzz over the latest scandal |
| nobly | 10 | in a noble manner | she has behaved nobly |
| rabat | 7 | the capital of Morocco; located in the northwestern on the Atlantic coast | - |
| adobe | 8 | sun-dried brick; used in hot dry climates | - |
| melba | 9 | Australian operatic soprano (1861-1931) | - |
| pubis | 9 | one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis | - |
| robed | 8 | dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination | professors robed in crimson |
| tuber | 7 | type genus of the Tuberaceae: fungi whose fruiting bodies are typically truffles | - |
| flyby | 16 | - | - |
| sabra | 7 | a native-born Israeli | - |
| tubal | 7 | of or relating to occurring in a tube such as e.g. the Fallopian tube or Eustachian tube | tubal ligation |
| liber | 7 | - | - |
| amble | 9 | walk leisurely | - |
| rebut | 7 | overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof | - |
| sabot | 7 | a shoe carved from a single block of wood | - |
| sibyl | 10 | (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet | - |
| tabla | 7 | - | - |
| plebs | 9 | - | - |
| umber | 9 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| imbue | 9 | spread or diffuse through | - |
| debug | 9 | locate and correct errors in a computer program code | debug this program |
| corby | 12 | - | - |
| ambit | 9 | an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | the ambit of municipal legislation |
| taber | 7 | - | - |
| obeah | 10 | (West Indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery | - |
| nobby | 12 | - | - |
| webby | 15 | having open interstices or resembling a web | - |
| jambe | 16 | - | - |
| adobo | 8 | a dish of marinated vegetables and meat or fish; served with rice | - |
| ombre | 9 | - | - |
| zebec | 18 | - | - |
| jebel | 14 | - | - |
| dobro | 8 | - | - |
| abase | 7 | cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | - |
| tabor | 7 | a small drum with one head of soft calfskin | - |
| gamba | 10 | viol that is the bass member of the viol family with approximately the range of the cello | - |
| gobby | 13 | - | - |
| grebe | 8 | small compact-bodied almost completely aquatic bird that builds floating nests; similar to loons but smaller and with lobate rather than webbed feet | - |
| rebus | 7 | a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words | - |
| tubed | 8 | of a tire; having an inner tube | - |
| zombi | 18 | someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way | - |
| hamba | 12 | - | - |
| herby | 13 | - | - |
| imbed | 10 | fix or set securely or deeply | - |
| labra | 7 | - | - |
| looby | 10 | - | - |
| abele | 7 | a poplar that is widely cultivated in the United States; has white bark and leaves with whitish undersurfaces | - |
| abler | 7 | - | - |
| ameba | 9 | naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion | - |
| rubby | 12 | - | - |
| umbra | 9 | a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light | - |
| nubby | 12 | of textiles; having a rough surface | - |
| erbia | 7 | - | - |
| ebook | 11 | - | - |
| ebbed | 10 | - | - |
| ebbet | 9 | - | - |
| ebons | 7 | - | - |
| embar | 9 | - | - |
| embay | 12 | - | - |
| embog | 10 | - | - |
| embow | 12 | - | - |
| embox | 16 | - | - |
| embus | 9 | - | - |
| flabs | 10 | - | - |
| flubs | 10 | - | - |
| feebs | 10 | - | - |
| fibro | 10 | - | - |
| gambe | 10 | - | - |
| gambo | 10 | - | - |
| gambs | 10 | - | - |
| gebur | 8 | - | - |
| garbe | 8 | - | - |
| garbs | 8 | - | - |
| frabs | 10 | - | - |
| forbs | 10 | - | - |
| forby | 13 | - | - |
| fubby | 15 | - | - |
| fubsy | 13 | - | - |
| fubar | 10 | - | - |
| fribs | 10 | - | - |
| gombo | 10 | - | - |
| gooby | 11 | - | - |
| goban | 8 | - | - |
| gobbi | 10 | - | - |
| gobbo | 10 | - | - |
| gobos | 8 | - | - |
| grabs | 8 | - | - |
| giber | 8 | - | - |
| gibes | 8 | - | - |
| gibli | 8 | - | - |
| gibus | 8 | - | - |
| gibel | 8 | - | - |
| gibed | 9 | - | - |
| gerbe | 8 | - | - |
| glibs | 8 | - | - |
| globi | 8 | - | - |
| globs | 8 | - | - |
| globy | 11 | - | - |
| gleba | 8 | fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of e.g. a puffball or stinkhorn | - |
| glebe | 8 | plot of land belonging to an English parish church or an ecclesiastical office | - |
| gleby | 11 | - | - |
| heben | 10 | - | - |
| hebes | 10 | - | - |
| grubs | 8 | - | - |
| hable | 10 | - | - |
| habus | 10 | - | - |
| gybes | 11 | - | - |
| gybed | 12 | - | - |
| howbe | 13 | - | - |
| iambi | 9 | - | - |
| iambs | 9 | - | - |
| himbo | 12 | - | - |
| herbs | 10 | - | - |
| hobos | 10 | - | - |
| jobed | 15 | - | - |
| jobes | 14 | - | - |
| jembe | 16 | - | - |
| jiber | 14 | - | - |
| jibes | 14 | - | - |
| jibed | 15 | - | - |
| jibbs | 16 | - | - |
| kabar | 11 | - | - |
| jubas | 14 | - | - |
| jubes | 14 | - | - |
| jumby | 19 | - | - |
| imbar | 9 | - | - |
| inbye | 10 | - | - |
| jambs | 16 | - | - |
| jambu | 16 | - | - |
| isbas | 7 | - | - |
| jabot | 14 | a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt | - |
| koban | 11 | - | - |
| kobos | 11 | - | - |
| knubs | 11 | - | - |
| konbu | 11 | - | - |
| kombu | 13 | - | - |
| knobs | 11 | - | - |
| kybos | 14 | - | - |
| labis | 7 | - | - |
| labda | 8 | - | - |
| krabs | 11 | - | - |
| krubi | 11 | malodorous tropical plant having a spathe that resembles the corolla of a morning glory and attains a diameter of several feet | - |
| kbars | 11 | - | - |
| kebar | 11 | - | - |
| kembo | 13 | - | - |
| kembs | 13 | - | - |
| kibes | 11 | - | - |
| kibla | 11 | - | - |
| kimbo | 13 | - | - |
| kibei | 11 | - | - |
| kerbs | 11 | - | - |
| kibbe | 13 | - | - |
| kibbi | 13 | - | - |
| libri | 7 | - | - |
| lesbo | 7 | - | - |
| lobar | 7 | of or relating to or affecting a lobe | lobar pneumonia |
| limba | 9 | - | - |
| limbi | 9 | - | - |
| limbs | 9 | - | - |
| limby | 12 | - | - |
| lambs | 9 | - | - |
| lamby | 12 | - | - |
| leben | 7 | - | - |
| mabes | 9 | - | - |
| lobed | 8 | having deeply indented margins but with lobes not entirely separate from each other | - |
| lobes | 7 | - | - |
| lobos | 7 | - | - |
| lobus | 7 | - | - |
| lubra | 7 | - | - |
| lubed | 8 | - | - |
| lubes | 7 | - | - |
| mobby | 14 | - | - |
| mobes | 9 | - | - |
| mobie | 9 | - | - |
| moble | 9 | - | - |
| mbira | 9 | - | - |
| mebos | 9 | - | - |
| mauby | 12 | - | - |
| nabes | 7 | - | - |
| nabis | 7 | - | - |
| nabks | 11 | - | - |
| nabla | 7 | - | - |
| nebek | 11 | - | - |
| nebel | 7 | - | - |
| dhobi | 11 | - | - |
| diebs | 8 | - | - |
| dibbs | 10 | - | - |
| darbs | 8 | - | - |
| cyber | 12 | - | - |
| dabba | 10 | - | - |
| debel | 8 | - | - |
| debes | 8 | - | - |
| debts | 8 | - | - |
| debud | 9 | - | - |
| debus | 8 | - | - |
| debye | 11 | - | - |
| daube | 8 | - | - |
| daubs | 8 | - | - |
| dauby | 11 | - | - |
| debag | 9 | - | - |
| debar | 8 | prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | - |
| drubs | 8 | - | - |
| dubbo | 10 | - | - |
| dsobo | 8 | - | - |
| dribs | 8 | - | - |
| dumbs | 10 | - | - |
| doobs | 8 | - | - |
| doabs | 8 | - | - |
| dobla | 8 | - | - |
| dobra | 8 | the basic unit of money on Sao Tome e Principe | - |
| drabs | 8 | - | - |
| dorba | 8 | - | - |
| dorbs | 8 | - | - |
| carbo | 9 | - | - |
| carbs | 9 | - | - |
| carby | 12 | - | - |
| ceiba | 9 | tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers | - |
| cebid | 10 | - | - |
| caboc | 11 | - | - |
| cabre | 9 | - | - |
| caber | 9 | a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) that is tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland) | - |
| cabas | 9 | - | - |
| clubs | 9 | - | - |
| cobbs | 11 | - | - |
| cobby | 14 | - | - |
| cobia | 9 | large dark-striped tropical food and game fish related to remoras; found worldwide in coastal to open waters | - |
| coble | 9 | - | - |
| cobza | 18 | - | - |
| chibs | 12 | - | - |
| cibol | 9 | - | - |
| chubs | 12 | - | - |
| cribs | 9 | - | - |
| curbs | 9 | - | - |
| cuber | 9 | - | - |
| cubes | 9 | - | - |
| cubit | 9 | an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm | - |
| cubed | 10 | - | - |
| corbe | 9 | - | - |
| comby | 14 | - | - |
| combe | 11 | - | - |
| combi | 11 | - | - |
| aroba | 7 | - | - |
| araba | 7 | - | - |
| arbas | 7 | - | - |
| abaya | 10 | (Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women | - |
| abbas | 9 | - | - |
| abbed | 10 | - | - |
| abbes | 9 | - | - |
| abcee | 9 | - | - |
| abeam | 9 | - | - |
| abear | 7 | - | - |
| abets | 7 | - | - |
| abask | 11 | - | - |
| abash | 10 | cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious | - |
| abaca | 9 | a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines | - |
| abaci | 9 | - | - |
| abacs | 9 | - | - |
| abaft | 10 | at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane | ships with square sails sail fairly efficiently with the wind abaft |
| abaka | 11 | - | - |
| abamp | 11 | a unit of current equal to 10 amperes | - |
| aband | 8 | - | - |
| abies | 7 | true firs | - |
| abled | 8 | - | - |
| abray | 10 | - | - |
| abrim | 9 | - | - |
| abrin | 7 | - | - |
| abris | 7 | - | - |
| absey | 10 | - | - |
| absit | 7 | - | - |
| abuna | 7 | - | - |
| abune | 7 | - | - |
| abuts | 7 | - | - |
| abyes | 10 | - | - |
| ables | 7 | - | - |
| ablet | 7 | - | - |
| ablow | 10 | - | - |
| abmho | 12 | - | - |
| abohm | 12 | a unit of resistance equal to a billionth of an ohm | - |
| aboil | 7 | - | - |
| aboma | 9 | - | - |
| aboon | 7 | - | - |
| abord | 8 | - | - |
| abore | 7 | - | - |
| abysm | 12 | a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively) | - |
| amban | 9 | - | - |
| ambos | 9 | - | - |
| ambry | 12 | - | - |
| albas | 7 | - | - |
| albee | 7 | United States dramatist (1928-) | - |
| poboy | 12 | - | - |
| pombe | 11 | - | - |
| pibal | 9 | - | - |
| qubit | 16 | - | - |
| qibla | 16 | a small terrorist group of Muslims in South Africa formed in the 1980s; was inspired by Ayatollah Khomeini to create an Islamic state in South Africa | - |
| probs | 9 | - | - |
| rebop | 9 | - | - |
| rebuy | 10 | - | - |
| rebit | 7 | - | - |
| rebid | 8 | - | - |
| rebar | 7 | - | - |
| rebbe | 9 | - | - |
| rebec | 9 | - | - |
| rabic | 9 | - | - |
| rabis | 7 | - | - |
| rubel | 7 | the basic unit of money in Belarus | - |
| rubes | 7 | - | - |
| rubin | 7 | - | - |
| rubus | 7 | large genus of brambles bearing berries | - |
| rubai | 7 | - | - |
| rumbo | 9 | - | - |
| sabes | 7 | - | - |
| sabin | 7 | United States microbiologist (born in Poland) who developed the Sabin vaccine that is taken orally against poliomyelitis (born 1906) | - |
| sabir | 7 | - | - |
| sabed | 8 | - | - |
| rybat | 10 | - | - |
| sabal | 7 | American dwarf fan palms | - |
| ribas | 7 | - | - |
| ribby | 12 | - | - |
| ribes | 7 | a flowering shrub bearing currants or gooseberries; native to northern hemisphere | - |
| robes | 7 | - | - |
| roble | 7 | tall graceful deciduous California oak having leathery leaves and slender pointed acorns | - |
| sebum | 9 | the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands; with perspiration it moistens and protects the skin | - |
| sauba | 7 | - | - |
| scabs | 9 | - | - |
| slabs | 7 | - | - |
| sibbs | 9 | - | - |
| snubs | 7 | - | - |
| sobas | 7 | - | - |
| sorbo | 7 | - | - |
| sorbs | 7 | - | - |
| slobs | 7 | - | - |
| slubs | 7 | - | - |
| snebs | 7 | - | - |
| snobs | 7 | - | - |
| snibs | 7 | - | - |
| snabs | 7 | - | - |
| stobs | 7 | - | - |
| subah | 10 | - | - |
| subas | 7 | - | - |
| subby | 12 | - | - |
| suber | 7 | - | - |
| subha | 10 | - | - |
| stubs | 7 | - | - |
| stabs | 7 | - | - |
| taube | 7 | - | - |
| swabs | 10 | - | - |
| tabun | 7 | the first known nerve agent, synthesized by German chemists in 1936; a highly toxic combustible liquid that is soluble in organic solvents and is used as a nerve gas in chemical warfare | - |
| tabus | 7 | - | - |
| tabes | 7 | wasting of the body during a chronic disease | - |
| tabid | 8 | - | - |
| tabis | 7 | a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese | - |
| swobs | 10 | - | - |
| sybbe | 12 | - | - |
| syboe | 10 | - | - |
| sybow | 13 | - | - |
| timbo | 9 | - | - |
| tombs | 9 | - | - |
| thebe | 10 | 100 thebe equal 1 pula in Botswana | - |
| umble | 9 | - | - |
| unbag | 8 | - | - |
| unban | 7 | - | - |
| unbar | 7 | remove a bar from (a door) | - |
| unbed | 8 | - | - |
| umbos | 9 | - | - |
| umbre | 9 | - | - |
| unbid | 8 | - | - |
| unbox | 14 | remove from a box | unbox the presents |
| umbel | 9 | flat-topped or rounded inflorescence characteristic of the family Umbelliferae in which the individual flower stalks arise from about the same point; youngest flowers are at the center | - |
| trabs | 7 | - | - |
| tubas | 7 | - | - |
| tubar | 7 | - | - |
| tsuba | 7 | - | - |
| tubae | 7 | - | - |
| vibey | 13 | - | - |
| vibex | 17 | - | - |
| verbs | 10 | - | - |
| upbow | 12 | - | - |
| upbye | 12 | - | - |
| urbia | 7 | - | - |
| urubu | 7 | - | - |
| obied | 8 | - | - |
| obiit | 7 | - | - |
| obits | 7 | - | - |
| objet | 14 | - | - |
| oboes | 7 | - | - |
| obole | 7 | - | - |
| oboli | 7 | - | - |
| obols | 7 | - | - |
| obias | 7 | - | - |
| numbs | 9 | - | - |
| obang | 8 | - | - |
| obeli | 7 | - | - |
| obeys | 10 | - | - |
| omber | 9 | - | - |
| ombus | 9 | - | - |
| oobit | 7 | - | - |
| nimbi | 9 | - | - |
| nimbs | 9 | - | - |
Are you ready to embark on a linguistic adventure where the middle letter B holds the key to a world of five-letter wonders? These words do more than just fit into a crossword or slide into a game of Scrabble; they unlock the doors to unique pronunciations, hidden meanings, and a delightful exploration of language. Whether they're rolling off your tongue or hiding in plain sight in everyday conversation, these words are about to get their time in the spotlight. Prepare to discover words with a middle B that are not only useful but also quite fun!
About 5-letter words with a middle B
The letter B, often underappreciated in the English alphabet, becomes a superstar when it finds itself in the middle of a five-letter word. This placement influences how syllables are divided and affects pronunciation, giving words a distinctive rhythm and sound. Moreover, these words can convey specific meanings or emotions simply by the way they're structured. The central positioning of B acts like a pivot, balancing the word and making it memorable. Take "cabal," for instance. The central B doesn’t just change the pronunciation but adds a sense of intrigue to its meaning—a secretive group or plot.
Words like "label" and "table" are pivotal in our daily communication, showcasing how a single letter can enhance clarity and add depth. The position of B in these words provides a natural pause, making them easy to pronounce and remember. Such words demonstrate the elegance of language, where each letter's position can transform a mere collection of letters into a vessel of meaning and expression.
Popular word examples
These popular five-letter words with a middle B are both common and captivating, each with its own story to tell.
Label
- Definition: A small piece of paper, fabric, or similar material attached to an object to give information about it.
- Example in a Sentence: She carefully read the label on the bottle before purchasing it.
- Fun Fact: The word "label" comes from the Old French "labele," meaning a ribbon or strip of cloth.
Cable
- Definition: A thick rope or wire used for construction, electricity, or communication.
- Example in a Sentence: The internet cable was damaged during the storm.
- Fun Fact: "Cable" originates from the Latin "capulum," which means a halter or rope.
Cyber
- Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality.
- Example in a Sentence: Cyber security is crucial in protecting online data.
- Fun Fact: The term "cyber" comes from "cybernetics," a field of study about systems and control.
Noble
- Definition: Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.
- Example in a Sentence: The noble knight vowed to protect the kingdom.
- Fun Fact: From the Latin "nobilis," this word implies aristocracy and high social standing.
Rebel
- Definition: A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.
- Example in a Sentence: The rebel forces gathered to plan their next move.
- Fun Fact: Historically, "rebel" has been used both as a noun and a verb since the 14th century.
Cubic
- Definition: Having the shape of a cube.
- Example in a Sentence: They calculated the cubic dimensions of the storage box.
- Fun Fact: The term is often used in mathematics to describe three-dimensional space.
Habit
- Definition: A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
- Example in a Sentence: She had a habit of biting her nails when nervous.
- Fun Fact: "Habit" has roots in Latin "habitus," meaning condition or appearance.
Orbit
- Definition: The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
- Example in a Sentence: The satellite was launched into orbit around Earth.
- Fun Fact: First coined in the 15th century, "orbit" has its origins in the Latin "orbita," meaning track or path.
Limbo
- Definition: An uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution.
- Example in a Sentence: His job application remained in limbo for weeks.
- Fun Fact: "Limbo" originally referred to a theological concept of an intermediate state after death.
Zebra
- Definition: An African wild horse with black-and-white stripes.
- Example in a Sentence: The zebra grazed peacefully on the savanna.
- Fun Fact: Zebras' stripes are unique to each individual, much like human fingerprints.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For the Scrabble enthusiasts, these high-scoring words with a middle B will surely give you an edge.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Bribe | 9 | To persuade someone dishonestly by offering money or favors. |
| Tribe | 7 | A social division in a traditional society consisting of families linked by social, economic, or religious ties. |
| Crumb | 11 | A small fragment of bread, cake, or cracker. |
| Thumb | 12 | The short, thick first digit of the human hand. |
| Album | 9 | A collection of recordings issued as a single item. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For those addicted to Wordle, these five-letter words with a middle B will spice up your game strategy.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abide | Accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation. |
| Cabin | A small shelter or house, made of wood. |
| Lobby | A room providing a space out of which one or more other rooms or corridors lead. |
| Fiber | A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed. |
| Amber | A yellowish-brown fossil resin used for making jewelry and other ornamental objects. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the quirky side of language with these unusual and rare words featuring a middle B.
Coble
- Definition: A flat-bottomed boat used for fishing, particularly in Scotland and the northeast coast of England.
- Interesting Fact: The word "coble" originated from Middle English and Old Norse roots.
- Example in a Sentence: The fishermen set out in their coble at dawn.
Goban
- Definition: A term used in Go (a board game) referring to the board itself.
- Interesting Fact: "Goban" is derived from Japanese, highlighting the cultural influence on the English language.
- Example in a Sentence: The players arranged their stones on the goban with precision.
Imbur
- Definition: To store up or accumulate, especially in terms of wealth.
- Interesting Fact: Although rare, "imbur" shares roots with "imbrue," which means to soak or saturate.
- Example in a Sentence: The merchant sought to imbur his earnings wisely.
Nibby
- Definition: Excessively inquisitive or nosy.
- Interesting Fact: "Nibby" is a colloquial term, primarily used in certain regions and dialects.
- Example in a Sentence: Her nibby nature often got her into trouble.
Tobog
- Definition: A type of sled used for sliding downhill on snow.
- Interesting Fact: "Tobog" is shortened from "toboggan," a word of Native American origin.
- Example in a Sentence: Kids eagerly awaited the first snowfall to ride their tobog.
Final words
Exploring five-letter words with a middle B opens up a fascinating realm where language intricacies meet daily communication needs. These words, whether common or rare, contribute uniquely to our vocabulary toolbox. As you encounter these words in games or conversation, you'll appreciate their distinct charm and linguistic significance. Keep playing with language, and let the B be your guide to discovery!
