5 letter words starting with b
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| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| being | 8 | the state or fact of existing | a point of view gradually coming into being |
| bring | 8 | bestow a quality on | She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings |
| bitch | 12 | informal terms for objecting | - |
| break | 11 | (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving | he was up two breaks in the second set |
| blood | 8 | a dissolute man in fashionable society | - |
| black | 13 | make or become black | The smoke blackened the ceiling |
| broke | 11 | lacking funds | - |
| buddy | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| brain | 7 | that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason | - |
| begin | 8 | have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense | The DMZ begins right over the hill |
| board | 8 | get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) | - |
| balls | 7 | - | - |
| blame | 9 | an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed | the police laid the blame on the driver |
| blind | 8 | something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity | the holding company was just a blind |
| beach | 12 | an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake | - |
| built | 7 | (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness | the built liquid detergents |
| build | 8 | make by combining materials and parts | - |
| bunch | 12 | an informal body of friends | - |
| began | 8 | - | - |
| birth | 10 | the process of giving birth | - |
| bobby | 14 | an informal term for a British policeman | - |
| billy | 10 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| bread | 8 | informal terms for money | - |
| brave | 10 | possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring |
| bless | 7 | render holy by means of religious rites | - |
| block | 13 | an obstruction in a pipe or tube | we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe |
| brown | 10 | a university in Rhode Island | - |
| bucks | 13 | - | - |
| based | 8 | having a base | firmly based ice |
| badly | 11 | in a disobedient or naughty way | he behaved badly in school |
| below | 10 | further down | - |
| bones | 7 | (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance | - |
| bride | 8 | Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523) | - |
| bored | 8 | tired of the world | bored with life |
| beast | 7 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| bravo | 10 | a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed | - |
| bible | 9 | the sacred writings of the Christian religions | - |
| brand | 8 | a name given to a product or service | - |
| boots | 7 | - | - |
| banks | 11 | English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820) | - |
| belly | 10 | the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | - |
| bound | 8 | form the boundary of; be contiguous to | - |
| betty | 10 | - | - |
| basic | 9 | reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality | a basic story line |
| beats | 7 | a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop) | - |
| blast | 7 | hit hard | - |
| begun | 8 | - | - |
| blown | 10 | breathing laboriously or convulsively | - |
| blade | 8 | especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole | - |
| barry | 10 | - | - |
| burnt | 7 | ruined by overcooking | she served us underdone bacon and burnt biscuits |
| burns | 7 | celebrated Scottish poet (1759-1796) | - |
| benny | 10 | United States comedian known for his timeing and delivery and self-effacing humor (1894-1974) | - |
| brush | 10 | the act of brushing your teeth | the dentist recommended two brushes a day |
| bingo | 8 | a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards | - |
| booze | 16 | an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | - |
| bunny | 10 | a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit | - |
| beard | 8 | tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface | - |
| basis | 7 | the most important or necessary part of something | the basis of this drink is orange juice |
| brief | 10 | a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case | - |
| burst | 7 | force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up | - |
| broad | 8 | showing or characterized by broad-mindedness | a broad political stance |
| badge | 9 | an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) | they checked everyone's badge before letting them in |
| blank | 11 | a blank gap or missing part | - |
| beers | 7 | - | - |
| bloke | 11 | a boy or man | he's a good bloke |
| baker | 11 | someone who bakes bread or cake | - |
| brick | 13 | a good fellow; helpful and trustworthy | - |
| bleed | 8 | lose blood from one's body | - |
| bonus | 7 | an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | - |
| booth | 10 | United States actor and assassin of President Lincoln (1838-1865) | - |
| backs | 13 | - | - |
| bench | 12 | persons who administer justice | - |
| brake | 11 | large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan | - |
| blond | 8 | a light grayish yellow to near white | - |
| bloom | 9 | produce or yield flowers | The cherry tree bloomed |
| bully | 10 | discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | - |
| bacon | 9 | English scientist and Franciscan monk who stressed the importance of experimentation; first showed that air is required for combustion and first used lenses to correct vision (1220-1292) | - |
| brass | 7 | the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something | - |
| blues | 7 | a state of depression | he had a bad case of the blues |
| breed | 8 | call forth | - |
| bribe | 9 | payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment | - |
| boxer | 14 | someone who fights with his fists for sport | - |
| baked | 12 | dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight | land lying baked in the heat |
| booty | 10 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| blink | 11 | keep back by blinking | blink away tears |
| bliss | 7 | a state of extreme happiness | - |
| baron | 7 | a very wealthy or powerful businessman | an oil baron |
| buses | 7 | - | - |
| buyer | 10 | a person who buys | - |
| butch | 12 | (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine | - |
| burke | 11 | United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903) | - |
| berry | 10 | United States rock singer (born in 1931) | - |
| bathe | 10 | cleanse the entire body | bathe daily |
| broom | 9 | sweep with a broom or as if with a broom | - |
| belle | 7 | a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals | she was the belle of the ball |
| brute | 7 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| blunt | 7 | make numb or insensitive | - |
| blend | 8 | combine into one | blend the nuts and raisins together |
| boost | 7 | an increase in cost | - |
| bowls | 10 | a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack | - |
| brace | 9 | a structural member used to stiffen a framework | - |
| bluff | 13 | deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand | - |
| bleep | 9 | a short high tone produced as a signal or warning | - |
| batch | 12 | a collection of things or persons to be handled together | - |
| barge | 8 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
| brent | 7 | small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward | - |
| baton | 7 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| basil | 7 | leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried | - |
| bling | 8 | flashy, ostentatious jewelry | the rapper was loaded with bling |
| baths | 10 | - | - |
| bases | 7 | - | - |
| bangs | 8 | - | - |
| brock | 13 | - | - |
| boner | 7 | an embarrassing mistake | - |
| brink | 11 | a region marking a boundary | - |
| beads | 8 | several beads threaded together on a string | - |
| blaze | 16 | move rapidly and as if blazing | The spaceship blazed out into space |
| bowie | 10 | United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836) | - |
| blush | 10 | turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame | The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by |
| budge | 9 | United States tennis player who in 1938 was the first to win the Australian and French and English and United States singles championship in the same year (1915-2000) | - |
| bosom | 9 | a close affectionate and protective acceptance | in the bosom of the family |
| bogus | 8 | fraudulent; having a misleading appearance | - |
| bubba | 11 | - | - |
| broth | 10 | liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces | - |
| bates | 7 | - | - |
| basin | 7 | a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face | he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face |
| bends | 8 | pain resulting from rapid change in pressure | - |
| baldy | 11 | a person whose head is bald or shaved | - |
| biker | 11 | a person who rides a bicycle | - |
| banjo | 14 | a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body | - |
| booby | 12 | an ignorant or foolish person | - |
| bumpy | 14 | causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements | - |
| buggy | 12 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| bambi | 11 | - | - |
| bimbo | 11 | a young woman indulged by rich and powerful older men | - |
| bison | 7 | any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns | - |
| borne | 7 | - | - |
| bonny | 10 | very pleasing to the eye | my bonny lass |
| bowel | 10 | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus | - |
| brawl | 10 | to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively | - |
| beige | 8 | a very light brown | - |
| bleak | 11 | providing no shelter or sustenance | the bleak treeless regions of the high Andes |
| boast | 7 | speaking of yourself in superlatives | - |
| bossy | 10 | offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power | a bossy way of ordering others around |
| brits | 7 | the people of Great Britain | - |
| baggy | 12 | not fitting closely; hanging loosely | baggy trousers |
| biggs | 9 | - | - |
| betel | 7 | Asian pepper plant whose leaves are chewed with betel nut (seed of the betel palm) by southeast Asians | - |
| bijou | 14 | a small and delicately worked piece | - |
| bitty | 10 | (used informally) very small | - |
| birch | 12 | a switch consisting of a twig or a bundle of twigs from a birch tree; used to hit people as punishment | my father never spared the birch |
| bagel | 8 | (Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust | - |
| britt | 7 | the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish | - |
| brood | 8 | be in a huff; be silent or sullen | - |
| bugle | 8 | any of various low-growing annual or perennial evergreen herbs native to Eurasia; used for ground cover | - |
| brook | 11 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| bland | 8 | lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting | a bland little drama |
| boxed | 15 | enclosed in or as if in a box | boxed cigars |
| blitz | 16 | a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment | - |
| bilbo | 9 | - | - |
| bowed | 11 | forming or resembling an arch | - |
| banal | 7 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | - |
| bough | 11 | any of the larger branches of a tree | - |
| boned | 8 | having had the bones removed | a boned (or deboned) fish |
| braid | 8 | form or weave into a braid or braids | braid hair |
| bogey | 11 | an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft | - |
| berth | 10 | a job in an organization | - |
| bower | 10 | a framework that supports climbing plants | - |
| bayou | 10 | a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana) | - |
| binge | 8 | any act of immoderate indulgence | an emotional binge |
| baste | 7 | strike violently and repeatedly | - |
| batty | 10 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| brisk | 11 | become brisk | business brisked up |
| bulge | 8 | swell or protrude outwards | His stomach bulged after the huge meal |
| bigot | 8 | a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own | - |
| beret | 7 | a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth | - |
| briar | 7 | Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips | - |
| beaut | 7 | an outstanding example of its kind | his roses were beauties |
| bongo | 8 | large forest antelope of central Africa having a reddish-brown coat with white stripes and spiral horns | - |
| bakes | 11 | - | - |
| blurt | 7 | utter impulsively | He blurted out the secret |
| bitte | 7 | - | - |
| brava | 10 | - | - |
| brawn | 10 | possessing muscular strength | - |
| banda | 8 | - | - |
| bluey | 10 | - | - |
| bushy | 13 | used of hair; thick and poorly groomed | bushy locks |
| bandy | 11 | discuss lightly | - |
| biter | 7 | someone who bites | - |
| bream | 9 | any of numerous marine percoid fishes especially (but not exclusively) of the family Sparidae | - |
| bulky | 14 | of large size for its weight | - |
| beget | 8 | make (offspring) by reproduction | - |
| babel | 9 | (Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another | - |
| bidet | 8 | a basin for washing genitals and anal area | - |
| beech | 12 | any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions | - |
| belay | 10 | fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat | - |
| belch | 12 | a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth | - |
| benni | 7 | East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil | - |
| bogie | 8 | an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft | - |
| boney | 10 | having bones especially many or prominent bones | - |
| bilge | 8 | water accumulated in the bilge of a ship | - |
| brunt | 7 | main force of a blow etc | bore the brunt of the attack |
| biddy | 12 | young bird especially of domestic fowl | - |
| belie | 7 | be in contradiction with | - |
| beefy | 13 | muscular and heavily built | a beefy wrestler |
| bwana | 10 | - | - |
| blare | 7 | make a loud noise | The horns of the taxis blared |
| brash | 10 | offensively bold | a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club |
| brine | 7 | water containing salts | - |
| bodhi | 11 | - | - |
| brier | 7 | Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips | - |
| burly | 10 | muscular and heavily built | had a tall burly frame |
| begat | 8 | - | - |
| burry | 10 | having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc. | - |
| burro | 7 | small donkey used as a pack animal | - |
| bared | 8 | having the head uncovered | with bared head |
| blimp | 11 | a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon | - |
| bloat | 7 | become bloated or swollen or puff up | The dead man's stomach was bloated |
| beady | 11 | covered with beads or jewels or sequins | - |
| balmy | 12 | mild and pleasant | balmy days and nights |
| bigos | 8 | a Polish stew of cabbage and meat | - |
| barre | 7 | - | - |
| bleat | 7 | cry plaintively | The lambs were bleating |
| barca | 9 | - | - |
| butte | 7 | a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides | - |
| beset | 7 | decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) | - |
| betta | 7 | - | - |
| biped | 10 | having two feet | - |
| botch | 12 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | I botched the dinner and we had to eat out |
| brill | 7 | European food fish | - |
| burka | 11 | a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan | - |
| burqa | 16 | a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan | the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa |
| busty | 10 | (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | - |
| bucko | 13 | - | - |
| beaux | 14 | - | - |
| biggy | 12 | - | - |
| bluer | 7 | - | - |
| bonne | 7 | - | - |
| beryl | 10 | the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems | - |
| barmy | 12 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| bazar | 16 | a shop where a variety of goods are sold | - |
| blurb | 9 | a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) | the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book |
| bylaw | 13 | a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members | - |
| bally | 10 | informal intensifiers | what a bally (or blinking) nuisance |
| bawdy | 14 | lewd or obscene talk or writing | they published a collection of Elizabethan bawdy |
| bebop | 11 | dance the bebop | - |
| blain | 7 | an inflammatory swelling or sore | - |
| bated | 8 | diminished or moderated | our bated enthusiasm |
| baser | 7 | - | - |
| bursa | 7 | a city in northwestern Turkey | - |
| begot | 8 | - | - |
| benes | 7 | - | - |
| bayer | 10 | the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets | - |
| brant | 7 | small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward | - |
| broil | 7 | be very hot, due to hot weather or exposure to the sun | The town was broiling in the sun |
| burgh | 11 | a borough in Scotland | - |
| batik | 11 | a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted | - |
| basti | 7 | - | - |
| banns | 7 | a public announcement of a proposed marriage | - |
| begum | 10 | a Muslim woman of high rank in India or Pakistan | - |
| beedi | 8 | - | - |
| beals | 7 | - | - |
| blowy | 13 | abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes | blowy weather |
| bahut | 10 | - | - |
| baddy | 12 | - | - |
| bendy | 11 | - | - |
| briny | 10 | any very large body of (salt) water | - |
| bunco | 9 | a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property | - |
| bubby | 14 | - | - |
| bulla | 7 | (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid | - |
| bevvy | 16 | - | - |
| baric | 9 | of or relating to or containing barium | - |
| basho | 10 | - | - |
| befit | 10 | accord or comport with | - |
| boche | 12 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| boozy | 19 | given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol | his boozy drinking companions |
| bonce | 9 | informal terms for a human head | - |
| bolus | 7 | a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine | - |
| bunce | 9 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| busby | 12 | tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions | - |
| baler | 7 | - | - |
| balsa | 7 | forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts | - |
| blase | 7 | very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world | the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond' |
| bantu | 7 | a family of languages widely spoken in the southern half of the African continent | - |
| brach | 12 | - | - |
| borax | 14 | an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent | - |
| boggy | 12 | (of soil) soft and watery | the ground was boggy under foot |
| bulgy | 11 | curving outward | - |
| buxom | 16 | (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | - |
| bhang | 11 | a preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant; much used in India | - |
| bialy | 10 | flat crusty-bottomed onion roll | - |
| bever | 10 | - | - |
| bezel | 16 | a sloping edge on a cutting tool | - |
| basal | 7 | especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem | basal placentation |
| benet | 7 | United States poet; brother of William Rose Benet (1898-1943) | - |
| bourg | 8 | - | - |
| bourn | 7 | an archaic term for a goal or destination | - |
| brise | 7 | - | - |
| bronc | 9 | an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang | - |
| bocce | 11 | Italian bowling played on a long narrow dirt court | - |
| blest | 7 | highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace) | - |
| borer | 7 | a drill for penetrating rock | - |
| burin | 7 | a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving | - |
| baccy | 14 | leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion | - |
| barbe | 9 | - | - |
| beaky | 14 | - | - |
| beano | 7 | a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards | - |
| bosun | 7 | a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen | - |
| brule | 7 | a member of a group of Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux | - |
| bairn | 7 | a child: son or daughter | - |
| berks | 11 | - | - |
| barky | 14 | resembling the rough bark of a tree | the rattlesnake's barky scales |
| beaus | 7 | - | - |
| boyar | 10 | - | - |
| braze | 16 | solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point | - |
| boeuf | 10 | meat from an adult domestic bovine | - |
| bunko | 11 | a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property | - |
| butty | 10 | a sandwich | a bacon butty |
| bight | 11 | a bend or curve (especially in a coastline) | - |
| bevel | 10 | cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel | bevel the surface |
| blahs | 10 | a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction | - |
| basso | 7 | the lowest adult male singing voice | - |
| beery | 10 | smelling of beer | - |
| boron | 7 | a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder | - |
| bosky | 14 | covered with or consisting of bushes or thickets | `bosky' is a literary term |
| broch | 12 | - | - |
| breve | 10 | a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound | - |
| boric | 9 | of or relating to or derived from or containing boron | boric acid |
| boffo | 13 | resoundingly successful and popular | for years he was a boffo box office certainty |
| bolas | 7 | - | - |
| bombe | 11 | - | - |
| byway | 16 | a side road little traveled (as in the countryside) | - |
| baize | 16 | a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables | - |
| bingy | 11 | - | - |
| bowne | 10 | - | - |
| boygs | 11 | - | - |
| boyla | 10 | - | - |
| boyos | 10 | - | - |
| boysy | 13 | - | - |
| bozos | 16 | - | - |
| braai | 7 | - | - |
| boyfs | 13 | - | - |
| boyed | 11 | - | - |
| bowrs | 10 | - | - |
| bowse | 10 | haul with a tackle | - |
| boxen | 14 | - | - |
| boxes | 14 | - | - |
| boyau | 10 | - | - |
| brack | 13 | - | - |
| bract | 9 | a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence | - |
| brads | 8 | - | - |
| brank | 11 | - | - |
| brans | 7 | - | - |
| brast | 7 | - | - |
| brats | 7 | - | - |
| brame | 9 | - | - |
| braes | 7 | - | - |
| brags | 8 | - | - |
| brail | 7 | a small net used to draw fish into a boat | - |
| braks | 11 | - | - |
| braky | 14 | covered with brambles and ferns and other undergrowth | - |
| borms | 9 | - | - |
| botas | 7 | - | - |
| botel | 7 | - | - |
| bothy | 13 | - | - |
| botte | 7 | - | - |
| botts | 7 | - | - |
| boson | 7 | any particle that obeys Bose-Einstein statistics but not the Pauli exclusion principle; all nuclei with an even mass number are bosons | - |
| borna | 7 | - | - |
| borts | 7 | - | - |
| borty | 10 | - | - |
| bortz | 16 | - | - |
| bosks | 11 | - | - |
| botty | 10 | - | - |
| bouge | 8 | - | - |
| bouts | 7 | - | - |
| bovid | 11 | of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle) | - |
| bowat | 10 | - | - |
| bowes | 10 | - | - |
| bowet | 10 | - | - |
| bousy | 10 | - | - |
| bouse | 7 | haul with a tackle | - |
| bouks | 11 | - | - |
| boule | 7 | an inlaid furniture decoration; tortoiseshell and yellow and white metal form scrolls in cabinetwork | - |
| boult | 7 | - | - |
| bouns | 7 | - | - |
| bourd | 8 | - | - |
| brins | 7 | - | - |
| brods | 8 | - | - |
| brogh | 11 | - | - |
| brogs | 8 | - | - |
| brome | 9 | any of various woodland and meadow grasses of the genus Bromus; native to temperate regions | - |
| brize | 16 | - | - |
| brios | 7 | - | - |
| briss | 7 | the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life | - |
| brith | 10 | the Jewish rite of circumcision performed on a male child on the eighth day of his life | - |
| bromo | 9 | - | - |
| brond | 8 | - | - |
| brugh | 11 | - | - |
| bruin | 7 | large ferocious bear of Eurasia | - |
| bruit | 7 | tell or spread rumors | - |
| brume | 9 | - | - |
| brung | 8 | - | - |
| brows | 10 | - | - |
| brool | 7 | - | - |
| broos | 7 | - | - |
| brose | 7 | - | - |
| brosy | 10 | - | - |
| brusk | 11 | marked by rude or peremptory shortness | - |
| bravi | 10 | - | - |
| brede | 8 | - | - |
| breds | 8 | - | - |
| breem | 9 | - | - |
| breer | 7 | - | - |
| brees | 7 | - | - |
| breid | 8 | - | - |
| braws | 10 | - | - |
| braxy | 17 | - | - |
| brays | 10 | - | - |
| braza | 16 | - | - |
| breis | 7 | - | - |
| breme | 9 | - | - |
| brens | 7 | - | - |
| bries | 7 | - | - |
| brigs | 8 | - | - |
| briks | 11 | - | - |
| brims | 9 | - | - |
| brere | 7 | - | - |
| brers | 7 | - | - |
| brews | 10 | - | - |
| breys | 10 | - | - |
| borks | 11 | - | - |
| blume | 9 | - | - |
| blunk | 11 | - | - |
| blurs | 7 | - | - |
| blype | 12 | - | - |
| bluid | 8 | - | - |
| blubs | 9 | - | - |
| blude | 8 | - | - |
| bludy | 11 | - | - |
| blued | 8 | - | - |
| bluet | 7 | - | - |
| boabs | 9 | - | - |
| boaks | 11 | - | - |
| bocci | 11 | Italian bowling played on a long narrow dirt court | - |
| bocks | 13 | - | - |
| boded | 9 | - | - |
| bodes | 8 | - | - |
| bodge | 9 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| bodle | 8 | - | - |
| bocca | 11 | - | - |
| bobol | 9 | - | - |
| boars | 7 | - | - |
| boart | 7 | - | - |
| boats | 7 | - | - |
| bobac | 11 | - | - |
| bobak | 13 | - | - |
| bobas | 9 | - | - |
| boeps | 9 | - | - |
| blows | 10 | - | - |
| blets | 7 | - | - |
| bleys | 10 | - | - |
| blimy | 12 | - | - |
| blini | 7 | Russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast; usually served with caviar and sour cream | - |
| blert | 7 | - | - |
| blear | 7 | make dim or indistinct | - |
| blebs | 9 | - | - |
| blees | 7 | - | - |
| blent | 7 | - | - |
| blins | 7 | - | - |
| bliny | 10 | Russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast; usually served with caviar and sour cream | - |
| blogs | 8 | - | - |
| bloop | 9 | - | - |
| blore | 7 | - | - |
| blots | 7 | - | - |
| blocs | 9 | - | - |
| blips | 9 | - | - |
| blist | 7 | - | - |
| blite | 7 | - | - |
| blive | 10 | - | - |
| blobs | 9 | - | - |
| boohs | 10 | - | - |
| books | 11 | - | - |
| booky | 14 | - | - |
| bools | 7 | - | - |
| booms | 9 | - | - |
| boomy | 12 | - | - |
| boong | 8 | - | - |
| boons | 7 | - | - |
| boogy | 11 | - | - |
| boofy | 13 | - | - |
| bonza | 16 | - | - |
| bonze | 16 | - | - |
| boobs | 9 | - | - |
| boody | 11 | - | - |
| booed | 8 | - | - |
| boord | 8 | - | - |
| boors | 7 | - | - |
| boose | 7 | - | - |
Buckle up, word lovers! Today we embark on a linguistic journey through the vibrant world of five-letter words that start with "B". These words are not just building blocks of language; they carry unique sounds, meanings, and a delightful rhythm. Whether you’re a Scrabble enthusiast, a Wordle wizard, or simply a lover of words, you’ll find these examples both intriguing and entertaining. From common words we use daily to rare ones that may have you scratching your head, let’s dive in and explore how these fascinating combinations influence our language.
About 5 letter words starting with B
The letter "B" is a powerhouse in the English alphabet, often kicking off words with a bold and bouncy sound. It holds an essential place in word formation, especially in five-letter words where it sets the tone for a variety of meanings and pronunciations. Words like "brave" convey courage and valor, while "bloom" evokes images of flowers flourishing. The initial “B” sound is often followed by a range of vowels and consonants, leading to an array of phonetic combinations that make these words enjoyable to pronounce and useful in communication.
With the letter "B" at the helm, these five-letter words often represent fundamental concepts and everyday objects, making them frequent players in our vocabulary. For example, "beach" conjures images of sun and sand, whereas "blink" describes a quick action of the eyes. Such words highlight the letter's versatility and its ability to adapt to different contexts, whether in conversations or in games. Their simplicity and straightforwardness make them easy to remember, yet their variety keeps them engaging.
Popular word examples
Five-letter words beginning with "B" populate our conversations and texts with flair. Let’s explore some popular examples:
Beach
- Definition: A sandy or pebbly shore by a body of water.
- Example in a Sentence: "We spent the entire afternoon lounging on the beach."
- Fun Fact: The word "beach" comes from the Old English word "bæce," meaning stream.
Brave
- Definition: Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
- Example in a Sentence: "The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building."
- Fun Fact: The word "brave" shares roots with the Italian word "bravo," originally meaning wild or savage.
Bloom
- Definition: The state or period of flowering.
- Example in a Sentence: "The garden is in full bloom during spring."
- Fun Fact: In botany, "bloom" can also refer to the waxy coating found on some fruits and leaves.
Blink
- Definition: To close and open the eyes quickly.
- Example in a Sentence: "She didn’t even blink when she saw the surprise."
- Fun Fact: Humans blink approximately 15-20 times per minute.
Blush
- Definition: To become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness.
- Example in a Sentence: "He began to blush when everyone sang him happy birthday."
- Fun Fact: Blushing is a unique human expression and is linked to social emotions.
Break
- Definition: To separate or cause to separate into pieces.
- Example in a Sentence: "Be careful or you might break the vase."
- Fun Fact: The phrase "break the ice" originated from ships breaking ice to forge new paths.
Braid
- Definition: Interweave strands of hair or other flexible materials.
- Example in a Sentence: "She wore her hair in a neat braid."
- Fun Fact: Braiding has been used for thousands of years in different cultures for both practical and decorative purposes.
Bagel
- Definition: A dense bread roll in a round shape, typically with a hole in the middle.
- Example in a Sentence: "I love starting my morning with a toasted bagel."
- Fun Fact: Bagels originated in Poland and are often associated with Jewish cuisine.
Bison
- Definition: A large, hump-backed animal native to North America and Europe.
- Example in a Sentence: "Bison once roamed freely across the Great Plains."
- Fun Fact: Often mistakenly called buffalo, bison are distinct species native to North America.
Broom
- Definition: A tool for sweeping made of twigs or synthetic fibers attached to a long handle.
- Example in a Sentence: "After the party, we used a broom to clean up."
- Fun Fact: The traditional witch’s broomstick is also known as a "besom."
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble aficionados, five-letter words starting with "B" can score big. Here are some high-scoring gems:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Blaze | 16 | A bright, strong flame. |
| Blimp | 11 | A small non-rigid airship. |
| Boast | 7 | Talk with excessive pride. |
| Brawn | 10 | Physical strength. |
| Buzz | 24 | A low, continuous humming sound. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts will appreciate these five-letter words starting with "B" that are perfect for solving the daily puzzle:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Baste | To pour juices or melted fat over meat during cooking. |
| Brisk | Active, fast, and energetic. |
| Binge | A short period of excessive indulgence. |
| Baton | A thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra. |
| Booth | A small enclosed compartment. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore these unusual and rare five-letter words starting with "B" that add spice to the English language:
Bawdy
- Definition: Humorously indecent or lewd.
- Interesting Fact: The word "bawdy" was first recorded in the late 14th century.
- Example in a Sentence: "The comedian's bawdy jokes had the audience roaring with laughter."
Bezel
- Definition: A groove holding a watch or gem in its setting.
- Interesting Fact: The term "bezel" is derived from the Old French "besel".
- Example in a Sentence: "The diamond was securely set in a platinum bezel."
Broil
- Definition: To cook by direct heat.
- Interesting Fact: Broiling is similar to grilling, but the heat source is above the food.
- Example in a Sentence: "She decided to broil the fish for a crispy finish."
Bough
- Definition: A main branch of a tree.
- Interesting Fact: The word "bough" is one of the few in English pronounced with the "ou" sound as in "cow."
- Example in a Sentence: "The swing was tied to a sturdy bough of the oak tree."
Bucol
- Definition: Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside.
- Interesting Fact: "Bucol" is derived from the Greek word "boukolos," meaning herdsman.
- Example in a Sentence: "The painting depicted a bucolic scene of a peaceful village."
Final words
Exploring five-letter words starting with "B" reveals a treasure trove of linguistic delights. From the everyday to the exotic, these words enrich our language and spark curiosity. Whether you’re playing games or crafting prose, these words offer endless fun and fascination.
