Words Starting With BA
Welcome to a world brimming with words that begin with "BA"! Whether you're a budding wordsmith or just love language, dive into this buzzing collection. From "ballet" to "basilisk," explore the beauty and brilliance of "BA" words that beckon and beguile. Let the journey begin!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ba | 4 | a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences | - |
3 letter words
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| bad | 6 | with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') | the injury hurt badly |
| bag | 6 | an activity that you like or at which you are superior | his bag now is learning to play golf |
| bar | 5 | a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War | - |
| bat | 5 | (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit | he was at bat when it happened |
| bay | 8 | a small recess opening off a larger room | - |
| bam | 7 | a sudden very loud noise | - |
| ban | 5 | forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper) | - |
| bah | 8 | - | - |
| baa | 5 | cry plaintively | - |
| bal | 5 | - | - |
| bap | 7 | a small loaf or roll of soft bread | - |
| bac | 7 | - | - |
| bae | 5 | - | - |
| bao | 5 | - | - |
| bas | 5 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| back | 12 | a support that you can lean against while sitting | the back of the dental chair was adjustable |
| 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 |
| ball | 6 | a lavish dance requiring formal attire | - |
| bank | 10 | a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities | he cashed a check at the bank |
| band | 7 | an unofficial association of people or groups | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| bags | 7 | - | - |
| bars | 6 | gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights | - |
| 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 |
| bald | 7 | without the natural or usual covering | a bald spot on the lawn |
| 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 | - |
| bait | 6 | anything that serves as an enticement | - |
| bare | 6 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | only the bare facts |
| baba | 8 | a small cake leavened with yeast | - |
| bark | 10 | remove the bark of a tree | - |
| bake | 10 | be very hot, due to hot weather or exposure to the sun | - |
| bats | 6 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| bash | 9 | hit hard | - |
| baht | 9 | the basic unit of money in Thailand | - |
| babu | 8 | used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' | - |
| barb | 8 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | - |
| bach | 11 | lead a bachelor's existence | - |
| barf | 9 | the matter ejected in vomiting | - |
| balm | 8 | semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation | - |
| bard | 7 | put a caparison on | - |
| bane | 6 | something causing misery or death | the bane of my life |
| bask | 10 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | She relished her fame and basked in her glory |
| bans | 6 | - | - |
| baal | 6 | any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god | - |
| bale | 6 | a city in northwestern Switzerland | - |
| bawl | 9 | shout loudly and without restraint | - |
| bast | 6 | (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes | - |
| bade | 7 | a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria | - |
| bani | 6 | - | - |
| bate | 6 | flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons | - |
| bagh | 10 | - | - |
| balk | 10 | the area on a billiard table behind the balkline | a player with ball in hand must play from the balk |
| baud | 7 | (computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems | - |
| baff | 12 | - | - |
| batt | 6 | - | - |
| baas | 6 | South African term for `boss' | - |
| bawd | 10 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| bacs | 8 | - | - |
| bads | 7 | - | - |
| bael | 6 | - | - |
| baes | 6 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| balls | 7 | - | - |
| based | 8 | having a base | firmly based ice |
| badly | 11 | in a disobedient or naughty way | he behaved badly in school |
| banks | 11 | English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820) | - |
| basic | 9 | reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality | a basic story line |
| barry | 10 | - | - |
| basis | 7 | the most important or necessary part of something | the basis of this drink is orange juice |
| 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 |
| baker | 11 | someone who bakes bread or cake | - |
| backs | 13 | - | - |
| 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) | - |
| baked | 12 | dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight | land lying baked in the heat |
| baron | 7 | a very wealthy or powerful businessman | an oil baron |
| bathe | 10 | cleanse the entire body | bathe daily |
| batch | 12 | a collection of things or persons to be handled together | - |
| barge | 8 | a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) | - |
| baton | 7 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| basil | 7 | leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried | - |
| baths | 10 | - | - |
| bases | 7 | - | - |
| bangs | 8 | - | - |
| 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 |
| baldy | 11 | a person whose head is bald or shaved | - |
| banjo | 14 | a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body | - |
| bambi | 11 | - | - |
| baggy | 12 | not fitting closely; hanging loosely | baggy trousers |
| bagel | 8 | (Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust | - |
| banal | 7 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | - |
| bayou | 10 | a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana) | - |
| baste | 7 | strike violently and repeatedly | - |
| batty | 10 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| bakes | 11 | - | - |
| banda | 8 | - | - |
| bandy | 11 | discuss lightly | - |
| 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 | - |
| bared | 8 | having the head uncovered | with bared head |
| balmy | 12 | mild and pleasant | balmy days and nights |
| barre | 7 | - | - |
| barca | 9 | - | - |
| barmy | 12 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| bazar | 16 | a shop where a variety of goods are sold | - |
| 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 |
| baser | 7 | - | - |
| bated | 8 | diminished or moderated | our bated enthusiasm |
| 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 | - |
| banns | 7 | a public announcement of a proposed marriage | - |
| basti | 7 | - | - |
| batik | 11 | a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted | - |
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6 letter words
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| battle | 8 | an energetic attempt to achieve something | he fought a battle for recognition |
| barely | 11 | almost not | she barely seemed to notice him |
| backup | 16 | a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | - |
| banana | 8 | any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits | - |
| basket | 12 | horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball | - |
| ballet | 8 | a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers | - |
| barrel | 8 | a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends | - |
| batman | 10 | an orderly assigned to serve a British military officer | - |
| banned | 9 | forbidden by law | - |
| barber | 10 | United States composer (1910-1981) | - |
| backed | 15 | having a back or backing, usually of a specified type | - |
| banker | 12 | a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank | - |
| barney | 11 | - | - |
| bailey | 11 | United States singer (1918-1990) | - |
| bakery | 15 | a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold | - |
| bandit | 9 | an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band | - |
| bamboo | 12 | the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles | - |
| baxter | 15 | - | - |
| banner | 8 | any distinctive flag | - |
| basics | 10 | principles from which other truths can be derived | let's get down to basics |
| batter | 8 | strike violently and repeatedly | - |
| basque | 17 | a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain | - |
| baking | 13 | as hot as if in an oven | - |
| barren | 8 | providing no shelter or sustenance | barren lands |
| badger | 10 | annoy persistently | - |
| ballot | 8 | a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative | - |
| barred | 9 | preventing entry or exit or a course of action | barred doors |
| banish | 11 | ban from a place of residence, as for punishment | - |
| barker | 12 | informal terms for dogs | - |
| barbed | 11 | having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc. | - |
| barley | 11 | a grain of barley | - |
| ballad | 9 | a narrative poem of popular origin | - |
| barton | 8 | - | - |
| bazaar | 17 | a shop where a variety of goods are sold | - |
| baboon | 10 | large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles | - |
| barrie | 8 | Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937) | - |
| barman | 10 | an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar | - |
| banger | 9 | firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing | - |
| banter | 8 | be silly or tease one another | - |
| baltic | 10 | a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy | - |
| banzai | 17 | a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph | - |
| barter | 8 | an equal exchange | we had no money so we had to live by barter |
| barlow | 11 | - | - |
| babble | 12 | to talk foolishly | The two women babbled and crooned at the baby |
| bagger | 10 | a workman employed to pack things into containers | - |
| barrow | 11 | the quantity that a barrow will hold | - |
| banyan | 11 | a loose fitting jacket; originally worn in India | - |
| bangle | 9 | jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration | - |
| basing | 9 | - | - |
| baller | 8 | - | - |
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7 letter words
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| bastard | 10 | derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin | the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic |
| balance | 11 | a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat | - |
| barking | 14 | - | - |
| battery | 12 | an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact | - |
| banging | 11 | (used informally) very large | - |
| balcony | 14 | an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium | - |
| balloon | 9 | become inflated | The sails ballooned |
| bargain | 10 | an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | he made a bargain with the devil |
| bathing | 13 | the act of washing yourself (or another person) | - |
| bangkok | 18 | the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture | - |
| bananas | 9 | - | - |
| bandits | 10 | - | - |
| backing | 16 | financial resources provided to make some project possible | - |
| barrier | 9 | any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | intolerance is a barrier to understanding |
| banquet | 18 | provide a feast or banquet for | - |
| baggage | 12 | cases used to carry belongings when traveling | - |
| bathtub | 14 | a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body | - |
| banking | 14 | engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc. | - |
| bandage | 11 | a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body | - |
| baptism | 13 | a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth | most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism |
| barrels | 9 | the amount that many barrels might hold | - |
| baptist | 11 | follower of Baptistic doctrines | - |
| batting | 10 | stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber | - |
| babysit | 14 | work or act as a baby-sitter | - |
| baloney | 12 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
| bailiff | 15 | an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc. | - |
| baptize | 20 | administer baptism to | The parents had the child baptized |
| barging | 11 | - | - |
| banning | 10 | an official prohibition or edict against something | - |
| bayonet | 12 | a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon | - |
| ballast | 9 | a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) | - |
| bazooka | 22 | a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon | - |
| baffled | 16 | perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment | - |
| bashful | 15 | disposed to avoid notice | they considered themselves a tough outfit and weren't bashful about letting anybody know it |
| battled | 10 | - | - |
| baroque | 18 | elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century | - |
| bahadur | 13 | - | - |
| bawling | 13 | loud cries made while weeping | - |
| bailout | 9 | - | - |
| barrage | 10 | the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) | a barrage of questions |
| barrack | 15 | laugh at with contempt and derision | - |
| barmaid | 12 | a female bartender | - |
| bagging | 12 | coarse fabric used for bags or sacks | - |
| bassist | 9 | a musician who play the bass viol | - |
| baptise | 11 | administer baptism to | - |
| barkeep | 15 | an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar | - |
| baiting | 10 | harassment especially of a tethered animal | - |
| babbitt | 13 | an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction | - |
| barring | 10 | the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto | - |
| bassoon | 9 | a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family | - |
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8 letter words
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| bathroom | 15 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| basement | 12 | the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage | - |
| baseball | 12 | a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs | he played baseball in high school |
| bachelor | 15 | lead a bachelor's existence | - |
| barbecue | 14 | meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce | - |
| backyard | 20 | the grounds in back of a house | - |
| backpack | 24 | a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder | - |
| bankrupt | 16 | someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts | - |
| barracks | 16 | - | - |
| backward | 20 | in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal | it's easy to get the `i' and the `e' backward in words like `seize' and `siege' |
| bacteria | 12 | (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants | - |
| babbling | 15 | gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby | - |
| balanced | 13 | being in a state of proper equilibrium | the carefully balanced seesaw |
| baptized | 22 | having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism | - |
| barefoot | 13 | without shoes on | he chased her barefoot across the meadow |
| ballroom | 12 | large room used mainly for dancing | - |
| backside | 17 | the side of an object that is opposite its front | - |
| backbone | 18 | the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord | - |
| battered | 11 | damaged by blows or hard usage | a battered old car |
| barbaric | 14 | without civilizing influences | barbaric practices |
| backseat | 16 | a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile) | - |
| baroness | 10 | a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron | - |
| barbeque | 21 | meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly seasoned sauce | - |
| bathrobe | 15 | a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim | - |
| ballpark | 16 | near to the scope or range of something | his answer wasn't even in the right ballpark |
| backdoor | 17 | an entrance at the rear of a building | - |
| backdrop | 19 | scenery hung at back of stage | - |
| bandaged | 13 | covered or wrapped with a bandage | the bandaged wound on the back of his head |
| backfire | 19 | the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired | - |
| baptised | 13 | having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism | - |
| bastille | 10 | a fortress built in Paris in the 14th century and used as a prison in the 17th and 18th centuries; it was destroyed July 14, 1789 at the start of the French Revolution | - |
| backhand | 20 | a return made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke | - |
| baldrick | 17 | a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip | - |
| baseline | 10 | the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line | - |
| baguette | 11 | narrow French stick loaf | - |
| bagpipes | 15 | - | - |
| bankroll | 14 | a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.) | - |
| backroom | 18 | the meeting place of a group of leaders who make their decisions via private negotiations | - |
| badlands | 12 | an eroded and barren region in southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska | - |
| baffling | 17 | making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | a baffling problem |
| barnyard | 14 | a yard adjoining a barn | - |
| basilica | 12 | a Roman building used for public administration | - |
| baseless | 10 | without a basis in reason or fact | baseless gossip |
| backache | 21 | an ache localized in the back | - |
| badmouth | 16 | speak unfavorably about | She badmouths her husband everywhere |
| bareback | 18 | riding without a saddle | a bareback rider |
| baldness | 11 | the condition of having no hair on the top of the head | - |
| banister | 10 | a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling | - |
| barnacle | 12 | European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north | - |
| backlash | 19 | a movement back from an impact | - |
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9 letter words
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| basically | 16 | in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | He is basically dishonest |
| backwards | 21 | in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal | - |
| batteries | 11 | - | - |
| bartender | 12 | an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar | - |
| battalion | 11 | a large indefinite number | a battalion of ants |
| backstage | 18 | concealed from public view or attention | - |
| ballerina | 11 | a female ballet dancer | - |
| bangalore | 12 | an industrial city in south central India (west of Chennai) | - |
| barbarian | 13 | a member of an uncivilized people | - |
| barricade | 14 | a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. | - |
| ballistic | 13 | relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity | ballistic missile |
| balancing | 14 | getting two things to correspond | - |
| backwater | 20 | a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam | the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos |
| balthazar | 23 | (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus | - |
| barbecued | 16 | cooked over an outdoor grill | - |
| bathhouse | 17 | a building containing dressing rooms for bathers | - |
| backfired | 21 | - | - |
| badminton | 14 | a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net | - |
| barrister | 11 | a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution | - |
| bannister | 11 | a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling | - |
| battering | 12 | the act of subjecting to strong attack | - |
| barometer | 13 | an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure | - |
| bacterial | 13 | relating to or caused by bacteria | bacterial infection |
| badgering | 14 | the act of harassing someone | - |
| barbarism | 15 | a brutal barbarous savage act | - |
| barbarous | 13 | (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering | a barbarous crime |
| barracuda | 14 | any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth | - |
| backwoods | 21 | a remote and undeveloped area | - |
| ballpoint | 13 | a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper | - |
| bandwagon | 16 | a large ornate wagon for carrying a musical band | the gaudy bandwagon led the circus parade |
| backtrack | 23 | retrace one's course | - |
| baptizing | 23 | - | - |
| bandstand | 13 | a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air | - |
| barbarity | 16 | the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane | - |
| bandwidth | 19 | a data transmission rate; the maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel | - |
| bacterium | 15 | (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants | - |
| bamboozle | 24 | conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end | He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well |
| barreling | 12 | - | - |
| backboard | 20 | a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball | he banked the shot off the backboard |
| balaclava | 16 | a cap that is close-fitting and woolen and covers all of the head but the face | - |
| baseboard | 14 | a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor | - |
| backfield | 21 | the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen | - |
| baptismal | 15 | of or relating to baptism | baptismal font |
| backswing | 21 | - | - |
| balthasar | 14 | (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus | - |
| battleaxe | 18 | - | - |
| barefaced | 17 | unrestrained by convention or propriety | a barefaced hypocrite |
| barkeeper | 17 | an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar | - |
| bandaging | 14 | the act of applying a bandage | - |
| bayoneted | 15 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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| background | 20 | understate the importance or quality of | - |
| basketball | 18 | a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop | - |
| babysitter | 17 | a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home | - |
| bankruptcy | 23 | inability to discharge all your debts as they come due | the company had to declare bankruptcy |
| bargaining | 14 | the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement | - |
| ballistics | 14 | the trajectory of an object in free flight | - |
| barbershop | 19 | a shop where men can get their hair cut | - |
| backgammon | 23 | a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice | - |
| battleship | 17 | large and heavily armoured warship | - |
| barricaded | 16 | preventing entry or exit or a course of action | a barricaded street |
| banishment | 17 | rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone | - |
| backstreet | 18 | - | - |
| ballplayer | 17 | an athlete who plays baseball | - |
| barbecuing | 17 | roasting a large piece of meat on a revolving spit out of doors over an open fire | - |
| backfiring | 22 | - | - |
| backstroke | 22 | a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back | - |
| bandleader | 14 | the leader of a dance band | - |
| ballooning | 13 | flying in a balloon | - |
| backstairs | 18 | secret and sly or sordid | backstairs gossip |
| barometric | 16 | relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer | barometric pressure |
| backpacker | 26 | a hiker who wears a backpack | - |
| balderdash | 17 | trivial nonsense | - |
| baldheaded | 18 | - | - |
| bandmaster | 15 | the conductor of a band | - |
| bannisters | 12 | - | - |
| barefooted | 16 | without shoes on | - |
| backbiting | 21 | - | - |
| backhanded | 23 | (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke | - |
| battlement | 14 | a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns | - |
| balustrade | 13 | a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling | - |
| barramundi | 15 | a species of large perch noted for its sporting and eating qualities; lives in marine, estuary, and freshwater habitats | - |
| barrelhead | 16 | - | - |
| barrelling | 13 | - | - |
| bathhouses | 18 | - | - |
| backhander | 22 | a backhanded blow | - |
| backlogged | 21 | - | - |
| balloonist | 12 | someone who flies a balloon | - |
| barehanded | 17 | with bare hands | fought barehanded |
| bareheaded | 17 | having the head uncovered | caught bareheaded by the downpour |
| barrenness | 12 | the quality of yielding nothing of value | - |
| baalebatim | 16 | - | - |
| babacootes | 16 | - | - |
| babbitries | 16 | - | - |
| babbitting | 17 | lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal | - |
| babblative | 19 | - | - |
| babblement | 18 | - | - |
| babelesque | 23 | - | - |
| babesiases | 14 | - | - |
| babesiasis | 14 | - | - |
| babesioses | 14 | - | - |
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Welcome to the captivating world of words starting with BA, where language takes on a playful twist through this delightful letter combination. These words often roll off the tongue with a rhythmic cadence, bringing excitement and energy to communication. From everyday favorites to rare gems, the BA prefix creates a linguistic playground that is both versatile and fun. Get ready to explore popular examples, high-scoring Scrabble picks, and quirky rarities that make BA words uniquely intriguing.
About words starting with BA
Words beginning with BA are a common feature in the English language, giving rise to a diverse array of meanings and sounds. The BA combination often signals a start of something bold, such as in "battle," or something beautiful, like "ballet." Pronunciation is straightforward yet varies subtly depending on the succeeding letters, lending these words their distinctive flair. This versatility allows the BA prefix to act as a bridge to countless stories, characters, and concepts, enriching our vocabulary.
In terms of frequency, the BA prefix often appears in everyday conversations, making it a friendly companion in the lexicon. With its simple yet powerful sound, it provides an accessible entry point for language learners and word enthusiasts alike. BA words can evoke images of warmth and familiarity, such as "bakery" or "balcony," while simultaneously offering terms of intrigue like "banshee" or "basilisk." This duality makes the BA starting point not just a linguistic tool but a cultural treasure trove.
Popular word examples
In this section, we will explore ten popular words starting with BA, each accompanied by definitions, usage examples, and fun facts that highlight their unique contributions to the English language.
Bakery
- Definition: A place where bread, cakes, and pastries are made or sold.
- Example in a Sentence: "Every morning, the aroma from the local bakery fills the street."
- Fun Fact: The word "bakery" is derived from the Old English "bacan," meaning to bake.
Balance
- Definition: An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.
- Example in a Sentence: "Yoga helps improve balance and flexibility."
- Fun Fact: The concept of balance has been central to many philosophical and artistic traditions worldwide.
Bandana
- Definition: A large handkerchief, typically patterned, worn tied around the head or neck.
- Example in a Sentence: "She wore a bright red bandana to protect her hair from the sun."
- Fun Fact: Bandanas originated in India and were initially used as a type of brightly colored silk and cotton scarf.
Banana
- Definition: A long, curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet, white flesh.
- Example in a Sentence: "Bananas are an excellent source of potassium."
- Fun Fact: Bananas are technically berries, making them an unusual member of the berry family.
Banner
- Definition: A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, used in protests, marches, or celebrations.
- Example in a Sentence: "The parade was led by a group carrying a banner that read 'Celebrate Diversity.'"
- Fun Fact: Banners have been used historically in battle to identify armies and signal commands.
Bachelor
- Definition: A man who is not and has never been married.
- Example in a Sentence: "He's enjoying his bachelor life filled with travel and adventure."
- Fun Fact: The term "bachelor" originally referred to a young knight in training during the Middle Ages.
Ballad
- Definition: A form of verse, often a narrative set to music.
- Example in a Sentence: "The singer performed a beautiful ballad that brought tears to the audience's eyes."
- Fun Fact: Ballads have been a popular storytelling medium throughout history, often recounting tales of romance and adventure.
Bamboo
- Definition: A giant woody grass that grows chiefly in the tropics, widely used for building and decoration.
- Example in a Sentence: "Bamboo is a sustainable material used in eco-friendly products."
- Fun Fact: Some species of bamboo can grow up to 91 cm (35 inches) in a single day.
Barbarian
- Definition: A person perceived to be uncivilized or primitive.
- Example in a Sentence: "The story depicted ancient warriors as both fierce and noble barbarians."
- Fun Fact: The term "barbarian" comes from the Greek word "bárbaros," which was used to describe anyone who was not Greek.
Bassoon
- Definition: A large woodwind instrument with a double reed.
- Example in a Sentence: "The bassoon added a rich, deep tone to the orchestra's performance."
- Fun Fact: The bassoon is known for its distinctive, reedy timbre and wide range, making it a crucial component of orchestral music.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those with a strategic mind and a love for word games, here are some high-scoring Scrabble words that begin with BA. These choices can help you rack up points and outwit your opponents.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Backed | 15 | Supported or endorsed. |
| Baffled | 16 | Totally bewildered or perplexed. |
| Banjax | 22 | To ruin or destroy. |
| Barked | 13 | Made a sharp, loud noise or sound. |
| Batched | 15 | Grouped together in a single batch or lot. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
If you're a Wordle enthusiast, you'll appreciate these five-letter BA words that can help you solve puzzles faster. Perfect for your daily dose of word challenges!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Basic | Fundamental or essential. |
| Baked | Cooked by dry heat in an oven. |
| Barbs | Sharp projections near the end of an arrow or hook. |
| Batch | A quantity or consignment of goods produced at one time. |
| Banjo | A stringed musical instrument with a round body. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore these rare and unusual words that start with BA. Each word carries its own story and charm, adding depth to any conversation or text.
Batrachian
- Definition: Relating to amphibians, especially frogs and toads.
- Interesting Fact: The word is derived from Greek "batrachos," meaning frog.
- Example in a Sentence: "The pond is home to a variety of batrachian species."
Babushka
- Definition: A headscarf tied under the chin, typical of those worn by Russian women.
- Interesting Fact: "Babushka" also means grandmother in Russian.
- Example in a Sentence: "She wrapped a warm babushka around her head before stepping out into the cold."
Bacchanalian
- Definition: Characterized by or given to drunken revelry; riotously festive.
- Interesting Fact: The term originates from Bacchus, the Roman god of wine.
- Example in a Sentence: "The festival had a bacchanalian atmosphere, with music and dance lasting until dawn."
Balbriggan
- Definition: A type of knitted cotton fabric, typically used for underwear.
- Interesting Fact: Named after the town of Balbriggan in Ireland, known for its hosiery production.
- Example in a Sentence: "He preferred balbriggan socks for their comfort and durability."
Badinage
- Definition: Humorous or witty conversation.
- Interesting Fact: This French-derived word adds a touch of elegance to playful banter.
- Example in a Sentence: "Their friendship was marked by endless badinage, always keeping the mood light."
Final words
Diving into the world of words starting with BA reveals not just a collection of letters, but a gateway to creativity, culture, and communication. Whether you're playing a word game, crafting poetry, or simply engaging in conversation, these words offer a delightful mix of utility and charm. Keep exploring, and let the magic of BA words enrich your linguistic journey.
