4 letter words starting with b
Welcome to a world where brevity meets brilliance! Dive into our delightful collection of four-letter words that begin with the bold letter B. From "buzz" to "bake," each word offers a unique vibe and endless possibilities for creativity. Let’s embark on this linguistic adventure and see where it takes us!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| back | 12 | a support that you can lean against while sitting | the back of the dental chair was adjustable |
| been | 6 | - | - |
| baby | 11 | a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk | the baby began to cry again |
| best | 6 | Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) | - |
| both | 9 | (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two | both girls are pretty |
| body | 10 | the property of holding together and retaining its shape | wool has more body than rayon |
| boss | 6 | raise in a relief | embossed stationery |
| book | 10 | physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together | he used a large book as a doorstop |
| beat | 6 | a regular route for a sentry or policeman | in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name |
| born | 6 | being talented through inherited qualities | a born musician |
| busy | 9 | (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) | her line is busy |
| ball | 6 | a lavish dance requiring formal attire | - |
| blue | 6 | of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky | October's bright blue weather |
| bank | 10 | a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | he cashed a check at the bank |
| boat | 6 | a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce | - |
| blow | 9 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| beer | 6 | a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops | - |
| bill | 6 | a statute in draft before it becomes law | they held a public hearing on the bill |
| bear | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | I cannot bear his constant criticism |
| band | 7 | an unofficial association of people or groups | - |
| burn | 6 | pain that feels hot as if it were on fire | - |
| bomb | 10 | throw bombs at or attack with bombs | The Americans bombed Dresden |
| bird | 7 | informal terms for a (young) woman | - |
| bell | 6 | the shape of a bell | - |
| bite | 6 | a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin | - |
| bike | 10 | ride a bicycle | - |
| base | 6 | a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries | - |
| bath | 9 | an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons | - |
| butt | 6 | a victim of ridicule or pranks | - |
| babe | 8 | a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk | - |
| bang | 7 | a vigorous blow | he got a bang on the head |
| bone | 6 | remove the bones from | bone the turkey before roasting it |
| bags | 7 | - | - |
| bull | 6 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus | - |
| bush | 9 | 43rd President of the United States; son of George Herbert Walker Bush (born in 1946) | - |
| boom | 8 | a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set | - |
| blew | 9 | - | - |
| brad | 7 | a small nail | - |
| belt | 6 | a vigorous blow | - |
| bury | 9 | place in a grave or tomb | - |
| bond | 7 | stick to firmly | - |
| bowl | 9 | a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco | - |
| buck | 12 | resist | buck the trend |
| bust | 6 | an occasion for excessive eating or drinking | they went on a bust that lasted three days |
| bars | 6 | gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights | - |
| blah | 9 | pompous or pretentious talk or writing | - |
| beef | 9 | informal terms for objecting | - |
| bend | 7 | turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest | - |
| bhai | 9 | - | - |
| bail | 6 | (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial | the judge set bail at $10,000 |
| beth | 9 | the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| bugs | 7 | - | - |
| bout | 6 | an occasion for excessive eating or drinking | - |
| bald | 7 | without the natural or usual covering | a bald spot on the lawn |
| beep | 8 | a short high tone produced as a signal or warning | - |
| bump | 10 | come upon, as if by accident; meet with | - |
| brat | 6 | a small pork sausage | - |
| barn | 6 | (physics) a unit of nuclear cross section; the effective circular area that one particle presents to another as a target for an encounter | - |
| bass | 6 | the lowest adult male singing voice | - |
| boot | 6 | the act of delivering a blow with the foot | - |
| bait | 6 | anything that serves as an enticement | - |
| bare | 6 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | only the bare facts |
| buzz | 24 | sound of rapid vibration | the buzz of a bumble bee |
| bent | 6 | fixed in your purpose | bent on going to the theater |
| bore | 6 | make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | - |
| bean | 6 | informal terms for a human head | - |
| beds | 7 | - | - |
| beam | 8 | a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation | - |
| bong | 7 | a dull resonant sound as of a bell | - |
| bark | 10 | remove the bark of a tree | - |
| baba | 8 | a small cake leavened with yeast | - |
| bold | 7 | a typeface with thick heavy lines | - |
| bolt | 6 | a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder | - |
| boil | 6 | a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus | - |
| bake | 10 | be very hot, due to hot weather or exposure to the sun | - |
| bats | 6 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| beta | 6 | beets | - |
| bunk | 10 | unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) | - |
| bulb | 8 | electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity | - |
| bobo | 8 | - | - |
| beck | 12 | a beckoning gesture | - |
| bind | 7 | stick to firmly | - |
| bash | 9 | hit hard | - |
| bled | 7 | - | - |
| boon | 6 | a desirable state | a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors |
| buns | 6 | the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | - |
| baht | 9 | the basic unit of money in Thailand | - |
| bing | 7 | - | - |
| boar | 6 | Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States | - |
| brag | 7 | exceptionally good | his brag cornfield |
| beau | 6 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | - |
| babu | 8 | used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' | - |
| buff | 12 | strike, beat repeatedly | The wind buffeted him |
| brew | 9 | drink made by steeping and boiling and fermenting rather than distilling | - |
| bred | 7 | - | - |
| boob | 8 | commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake | - |
| barb | 8 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | - |
| blog | 7 | a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies | postings on a blog are usually in chronological order |
| bach | 11 | lead a bachelor's existence | - |
| blur | 6 | make a smudge on; soil by smudging | - |
| bulk | 10 | the property of something that is great in magnitude | it is cheaper to buy it in bulk |
| bree | 6 | - | - |
| brow | 9 | the arch of hair above each eye | - |
| beak | 10 | horny projecting mouth of a bird | - |
| bora | 6 | - | - |
| berg | 7 | a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier | - |
| buoy | 9 | keep afloat | The life vest buoyed him up |
| brit | 6 | a native or inhabitant of Great Britain | - |
| burp | 8 | a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth | - |
| barf | 9 | the matter ejected in vomiting | - |
| bozo | 15 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| brie | 6 | soft creamy white cheese; milder than Camembert | - |
| biff | 12 | (boxing) a blow with the fist | - |
| bead | 7 | a shape that is spherical and small | beads of sweat on his forehead |
| bros | 6 | - | - |
| bias | 6 | a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation | - |
| balm | 8 | semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | - |
| bony | 9 | having bones especially many or prominent bones | a bony shad fillet |
| brig | 7 | a penal institution (especially on board a ship) | - |
| bene | 6 | - | - |
| bona | 6 | - | - |
| bard | 7 | put a caparison on | - |
| blob | 8 | make a spot or mark onto | - |
| bran | 6 | broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting | - |
| bile | 6 | a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats | - |
| blip | 8 | a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface | - |
| bunt | 6 | hit a ball in such a way so as to make it go a short distance | - |
| beet | 6 | round red root vegetable | - |
| bura | 6 | a Chadic language spoken south of Lake Chad | - |
| blab | 8 | speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | - |
| bock | 12 | a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring | - |
| blot | 6 | an act that brings discredit to the person who does it | he made a huge blot on his copybook |
| bane | 6 | something causing misery or death | the bane of my life |
| berk | 10 | a stupid person who is easy to take advantage of | - |
| bask | 10 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | She relished her fame and basked in her glory |
| bode | 7 | indicate, as with a sign or an omen | These signs bode bad news |
| burg | 7 | colloquial American term for a town | I've lived in this burg all my life |
| bans | 6 | - | - |
| bide | 7 | dwell | - |
| brim | 8 | the top edge of a vessel or other container | - |
| bloc | 8 | a group of countries in special alliance | - |
| beni | 6 | - | - |
| bobs | 8 | - | - |
| boor | 6 | a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement | - |
| bonk | 10 | hit hard | - |
| bren | 6 | a submachine gun operated by gas pressure; used by the British in World War II | - |
| baal | 6 | any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god | - |
| bray | 9 | reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading | - |
| bale | 6 | a city in northwestern Switzerland | - |
| bolo | 6 | long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin | - |
| bots | 6 | - | - |
| bawl | 9 | shout loudly and without restraint | - |
| bung | 7 | a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask | - |
| bish | 9 | - | - |
| berm | 8 | a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road | - |
| bosh | 9 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
| blin | 6 | - | - |
| bola | 6 | a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie | - |
| birk | 10 | - | - |
| bund | 7 | - | - |
| bast | 6 | (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes | - |
| bigg | 8 | - | - |
| bier | 6 | a coffin along with its stand | we followed the bier to the graveyard |
| bris | 6 | the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life | - |
| burr | 6 | small bit used in dentistry or surgery | - |
| bade | 7 | a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria | - |
| bice | 8 | - | - |
| boll | 6 | the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant | - |
| bors | 6 | - | - |
| brut | 6 | (of champagne) extremely dry | - |
| bani | 6 | - | - |
| bist | 6 | - | - |
| biro | 6 | a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper | - |
| bevy | 12 | a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground) | we were visited at breakfast by a bevy of excited ducks |
| brod | 7 | - | - |
| bate | 6 | flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons | - |
| bole | 6 | a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria and closely related to Hausa | - |
| boas | 6 | - | - |
| boyo | 9 | - | - |
| bagh | 10 | - | - |
| bute | 6 | - | - |
| byte | 9 | a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information | - |
| blub | 8 | cry or whine with snuffling | - |
| balk | 10 | the area on a billiard table behind the balkline | a player with ball in hand must play from the balk |
| bete | 6 | - | - |
| boff | 12 | - | - |
| baud | 7 | (computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems | - |
| buss | 6 | the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) | - |
| bumf | 11 | reading materials (documents, written information) that you must read and deal with but that you think are extremely boring | - |
| bine | 6 | European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America | - |
| bede | 7 | (Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735) | - |
| boma | 8 | - | - |
| brio | 6 | quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous | - |
| baff | 12 | - | - |
| busk | 10 | play music in a public place and solicit money for it | three young men were busking in the plaza |
| bott | 6 | - | - |
| burk | 10 | United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903) | - |
| buna | 6 | made by polymerizing butadiene | - |
| brae | 6 | a slope or hillside | - |
| batt | 6 | - | - |
| bere | 6 | - | - |
| bota | 6 | a wine bottle made of leather | - |
| bord | 7 | - | - |
| bubo | 8 | a genus of Strigidae | - |
| boxy | 16 | resembling a box in rectangularity | - |
| braw | 9 | brightly colored and showy | `braw' is a Scottish word |
| bilk | 10 | escape, either physically or mentally | - |
| bidi | 7 | - | - |
| bint | 6 | - | - |
| bibb | 10 | - | - |
| byre | 9 | a barn for cows | - |
| burl | 6 | soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design | - |
| bawd | 10 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| baas | 6 | South African term for `boss' | - |
| bitt | 6 | a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines) | - |
| brap | 8 | - | - |
| bote | 6 | - | - |
| blud | 7 | - | - |
| blit | 6 | - | - |
| bibe | 8 | - | - |
| beal | 6 | - | - |
| bazz | 24 | - | - |
| bawk | 13 | - | - |
| baos | 6 | - | - |
| bahu | 9 | - | - |
| baes | 6 | - | - |
| buys | 9 | - | - |
| byde | 10 | - | - |
| byes | 9 | - | - |
| byke | 13 | - | - |
| byrl | 9 | - | - |
| buts | 6 | - | - |
| burs | 6 | - | - |
| boke | 10 | - | - |
| booh | 9 | - | - |
| boko | 10 | - | - |
| boks | 10 | - | - |
| bool | 6 | - | - |
| bort | 6 | - | - |
| bosk | 10 | a small wooded area | - |
| borm | 8 | - | - |
| bork | 10 | - | - |
| boos | 6 | - | - |
| bops | 8 | - | - |
| bois | 6 | - | - |
| blag | 7 | - | - |
| bley | 9 | - | - |
| blet | 6 | - | - |
| blam | 8 | - | - |
| blat | 6 | cry plaintively | - |
| blaw | 9 | - | - |
| blay | 9 | - | - |
| bleb | 8 | (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid | - |
| blee | 6 | - | - |
| boep | 8 | - | - |
| boet | 6 | - | - |
| bogs | 7 | - | - |
| bogy | 10 | an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft | - |
| boho | 9 | - | - |
| bohs | 9 | - | - |
| bods | 7 | - | - |
| boab | 8 | - | - |
| boak | 10 | - | - |
| boba | 8 | - | - |
| brus | 6 | - | - |
| budo | 7 | - | - |
| buds | 7 | - | - |
| bufo | 9 | any toad of the genus Bufo | - |
| buhl | 9 | an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork | - |
| buhr | 9 | - | - |
| buik | 10 | - | - |
| budi | 7 | - | - |
| buda | 7 | - | - |
| brux | 13 | - | - |
| buat | 6 | - | - |
| buba | 8 | - | - |
| bubs | 8 | - | - |
| bubu | 8 | - | - |
| buke | 10 | - | - |
| burb | 8 | - | - |
| burd | 7 | - | - |
| bunn | 6 | - | - |
| bums | 8 | - | - |
| brrr | 6 | - | - |
| bouk | 10 | - | - |
| brak | 10 | - | - |
| bras | 6 | - | - |
| boys | 9 | - | - |
| boun | 6 | - | - |
| bowr | 9 | - | - |
| bows | 9 | - | - |
| boyf | 12 | - | - |
| boyg | 10 | - | - |
| brin | 6 | - | - |
| brog | 7 | - | - |
| broo | 6 | - | - |
| brik | 10 | - | - |
| brei | 6 | - | - |
| brer | 6 | - | - |
| brey | 9 | - | - |
| barm | 8 | a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey | - |
| barp | 8 | - | - |
| bant | 6 | - | - |
| baps | 8 | - | - |
| bapu | 8 | - | - |
| bawn | 9 | - | - |
| bawr | 9 | - | - |
| baye | 9 | - | - |
| bays | 9 | - | - |
| bayt | 9 | - | - |
| bauk | 10 | - | - |
| baur | 6 | - | - |
| banc | 8 | - | - |
| bacs | 8 | - | - |
| bals | 6 | - | - |
| balu | 6 | - | - |
| baju | 13 | - | - |
| bads | 7 | - | - |
| bael | 6 | - | - |
| baft | 9 | - | - |
| bams | 8 | - | - |
| bibs | 8 | - | - |
| bima | 8 | - | - |
| bigs | 7 | - | - |
| bids | 7 | - | - |
| bien | 6 | - | - |
| biga | 7 | - | - |
| bink | 10 | - | - |
| bins | 6 | - | - |
| bito | 6 | - | - |
| bits | 6 | - | - |
| bize | 15 | a dry cold north wind in southeastern France | - |
| blad | 7 | - | - |
| bisk | 10 | - | - |
| biog | 7 | - | - |
| bios | 6 | - | - |
| birl | 6 | cause to spin | - |
| birr | 6 | make a soft swishing sound | - |
| bise | 6 | a dry cold north wind in southeastern France | - |
| blae | 6 | of bluish-black or grey-blue | - |
| bees | 6 | - | - |
| bego | 7 | - | - |
| begs | 7 | - | - |
| bein | 6 | - | - |
| bels | 6 | - | - |
| bedu | 7 | - | - |
| bema | 8 | area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing | - |
| bets | 6 | - | - |
| beys | 9 | - | - |
| bhat | 9 | - | - |
| bhel | 9 | - | - |
| bhut | 9 | - | - |
| benj | 13 | - | - |
| bens | 6 | - | - |
The world of language is vast, yet sometimes it's the simplest combinations that provide the most intrigue. Consider the charm of four-letter words beginning with "B"—a seemingly small category, but one overflowing with possibilities. These words might be short in length, but they carry weight in terms of meaning, pronunciation, and impact. From the playful bounce of "bark" to the gentle lilt of "bowl," these words create sounds that are both familiar and fun. Dive into this fascinating subset of the English language, where brevity meets brilliance.
About 4 Letter Words Starting with B
The letter "B" holds a special place in the English alphabet, often associated with a strong, buzzing sound that resonates with energy and assertion. As the second letter of the alphabet, its placement in word formation can change the tone and texture of a word. For instance, starting a word with "B" often gives it a bold start, pushing the air out of your lips with a decisive force. In the realm of four-letter words, this can manifest in dynamic forms like "bang" or "buzz," each carrying a distinct auditory punch.
The frequency of the letter "B" in four-letter words isn't just about sound; it's also about the surprising versatility it brings to language. Words like "bake" conjure images of warmth and comfort, while "blip" hints at something brief and fleeting. The combination of "B" with vowels and consonants creates a rich tapestry of meanings, showcasing the letter's ability to adapt and transform within various contexts. This versatility makes "B" a captivating focal point for word enthusiasts.
Popular Word Examples
Let's explore some popular four-letter words that begin with the letter "B" and discover their unique charm and contributions to everyday language.
Bark
- Definition: The sound made by a dog.
- Example in a Sentence: The dog's bark echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
- Fun Fact: The term "bark" can also refer to the outer covering of a tree, showing its dual usage in nature.
Bake
- Definition: To cook food using dry heat, typically in an oven.
- Example in a Sentence: She loves to bake cookies on rainy afternoons.
- Fun Fact: Baking dates back to ancient times, with the earliest recorded ovens found in Croatia dating back to 6,500 years ago.
Ball
- Definition: A spherical object used in games and sports.
- Example in a Sentence: The children played with a colorful ball in the park.
- Fun Fact: The word "ball" is derived from the Old Norse word "bollr."
Bold
- Definition: Showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
- Example in a Sentence: His bold decision to travel alone surprised everyone.
- Fun Fact: In typography, "bold" refers to typeface with thicker, darker lines for emphasis.
Blue
- Definition: A color intermediate between green and violet.
- Example in a Sentence: The sky was a brilliant shade of blue.
- Fun Fact: Blue is considered a calming color and is often associated with tranquility and calmness.
High-scoring Scrabble Examples
For those who love a good game of Scrabble, these high-scoring four-letter "B" words could be game-changers!
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz | 24 | A low, continuous humming sound. |
| Bump | 10 | A light blow or a jolting collision. |
| Bunk | 10 | A narrow bed, often stacked in tiers. |
| Back | 10 | The rear surface of the human body. |
| Bozo | 15 | A foolish or incompetent person. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts, here's a list of five-letter "B" words that might just help you solve your next puzzle:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Block | A large solid piece of hard material. |
| Brave | Ready to face and endure danger or pain. |
| Brush | An implement with bristles for cleaning. |
| Bloom | The state or period of flowering. |
| Bread | A staple food made from flour and water. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Explore the more obscure side of the "B" family with these unusual and rare four-letter words.
Bode
- Definition: To indicate by signs; to be an omen of.
- Interesting Fact: The word "bode" comes from the Old English "bodian," meaning to announce or foretell.
- Example in a Sentence: The dark clouds bode a storm approaching.
Bubo
- Definition: A swollen, inflamed lymph node in the armpit or groin.
- Interesting Fact: Historically associated with the bubonic plague, bubo is derived from Latin and Greek origins.
- Example in a Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with a bubo due to an infection.
Byte
- Definition: A group of binary digits or bits (usually eight) operated on as a unit.
- Interesting Fact: Coined in the 1960s, "byte" is a play on the word "bite" to avoid confusion with "bit."
- Example in a Sentence: Each character in a text file takes up one byte of memory.
Biff
- Definition: A blow or punch.
- Interesting Fact: The word "biff" often appears in comic strips to represent the sound of a punch.
- Example in a Sentence: He gave his friend a playful biff on the arm.
Blat
- Definition: To make a bleating sound.
- Interesting Fact: "Blat" mimics the sound it describes, making it an example of onomatopoeia.
- Example in a Sentence: The goat began to blat loudly, demanding attention.
Final Words
Four-letter words starting with "B" pack a punch in terms of diversity and dynamism. Whether you're playing a game, writing creatively, or simply having fun with language, these words offer endless opportunities to express and explore. So, next time you encounter a "B" word, remember its power to transform and delight!
