Words Starting With BO
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2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bo | 4 | - | - |
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| boy | 8 | a male human offspring | his boy is taller than he is |
| box | 12 | private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance | the royal box was empty |
| bob | 7 | a short or shortened tail of certain animals | - |
| bow | 8 | a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces | - |
| boo | 5 | a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt | - |
| bon | 5 | - | - |
| bog | 6 | wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel | - |
| bop | 7 | hit hard | - |
| boa | 5 | a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur | - |
| bok | 9 | - | - |
| bot | 5 | botfly larva; typically develops inside the body of a horse or sheep or human | - |
| bod | 6 | alternative names for the body of a human being | Leonardo studied the human body |
| bos | 5 | wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini | - |
| boh | 8 | - | - |
| bor | 5 | - | - |
| boi | 5 | - | - |
4 letter words
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| 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 |
| born | 6 | being talented through inherited qualities | a born musician |
| boat | 6 | a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce | - |
| bomb | 10 | throw bombs at or attack with bombs | The Americans bombed Dresden |
| bone | 6 | remove the bones from | bone the turkey before roasting it |
| boom | 8 | a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set | - |
| bond | 7 | stick to firmly | - |
| bowl | 9 | a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco | - |
| bout | 6 | an occasion for excessive eating or drinking | - |
| boot | 6 | the act of delivering a blow with the foot | - |
| bore | 6 | make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool | - |
| bong | 7 | a dull resonant sound as of a bell | - |
| bold | 7 | a typeface with thick heavy lines | - |
| boil | 6 | a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus | - |
| bolt | 6 | a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder | - |
| bobo | 8 | - | - |
| boon | 6 | a desirable state | a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors |
| boar | 6 | Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States | - |
| boob | 8 | commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake | - |
| bora | 6 | - | - |
| bozo | 15 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| bony | 9 | having bones especially many or prominent bones | a bony shad fillet |
| bona | 6 | - | - |
| bock | 12 | a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring | - |
| bode | 7 | indicate, as with a sign or an omen | These signs bode bad news |
| bobs | 8 | - | - |
| boor | 6 | a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement | - |
| bonk | 10 | hit hard | - |
| bolo | 6 | long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin | - |
| bots | 6 | - | - |
| bosh | 9 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
| bola | 6 | a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie | - |
| boll | 6 | the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant | - |
| bors | 6 | - | - |
| boas | 6 | - | - |
| bole | 6 | a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria and closely related to Hausa | - |
| boyo | 9 | - | - |
| boff | 12 | - | - |
| boma | 8 | - | - |
| bott | 6 | - | - |
| bord | 7 | - | - |
| bota | 6 | a wine bottle made of leather | - |
| boxy | 16 | resembling a box in rectangularity | - |
| boab | 8 | - | - |
| boak | 10 | - | - |
| boba | 8 | - | - |
| bods | 7 | - | - |
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5 letter words
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| board | 8 | get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.) | - |
| bobby | 14 | an informal term for a British policeman | - |
| 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 | - |
| bored | 8 | tired of the world | bored with life |
| boots | 7 | - | - |
| bound | 8 | form the boundary of; be contiguous to | - |
| booze | 16 | an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | - |
| 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) | - |
| boxer | 14 | someone who fights with his fists for sport | - |
| booty | 10 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| 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 | - |
| boner | 7 | an embarrassing mistake | - |
| 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) | - |
| bosom | 9 | a close affectionate and protective acceptance | in the bosom of the family |
| bogus | 8 | fraudulent; having a misleading appearance | - |
| booby | 12 | an ignorant or foolish person | - |
| bonny | 10 | very pleasing to the eye | my bonny lass |
| borne | 7 | - | - |
| bowel | 10 | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus | - |
| 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 |
| boxed | 15 | enclosed in or as if in a box | boxed cigars |
| bowed | 11 | forming or resembling an arch | - |
| bough | 11 | any of the larger branches of a tree | - |
| boned | 8 | having had the bones removed | a boned (or deboned) fish |
| bogey | 11 | an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft | - |
| bower | 10 | a framework that supports climbing plants | - |
| bongo | 8 | large forest antelope of central Africa having a reddish-brown coat with white stripes and spiral horns | - |
| bogie | 8 | an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft | - |
| boney | 10 | having bones especially many or prominent bones | - |
| bodhi | 11 | - | - |
| botch | 12 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | I botched the dinner and we had to eat out |
| bonne | 7 | - | - |
| boche | 12 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| bolus | 7 | a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine | - |
| bonce | 9 | informal terms for a human head | - |
| boozy | 19 | given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol | his boozy drinking companions |
| boggy | 12 | (of soil) soft and watery | the ground was boggy under foot |
| borax | 14 | an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent | - |
| bocce | 11 | Italian bowling played on a long narrow dirt court | - |
| borer | 7 | a drill for penetrating rock | - |
| bourg | 8 | - | - |
| bourn | 7 | an archaic term for a goal or destination | - |
| bosun | 7 | a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen | - |
| boeuf | 10 | meat from an adult domestic bovine | - |
| boyar | 10 | - | - |
| boffo | 13 | resoundingly successful and popular | for years he was a boffo box office certainty |
| bolas | 7 | - | - |
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6 letter words
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| bought | 12 | - | - |
| bother | 11 | something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness | a bit of a bother |
| bottle | 8 | the quantity contained in a bottle | - |
| bottom | 10 | low-lying alluvial land near a river | - |
| bodies | 9 | - | - |
| boring | 9 | the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum | - |
| borrow | 11 | take up and practice as one's own | - |
| border | 9 | form the boundary of; be contiguous to | - |
| boxing | 16 | the enclosure of something in a package or box | - |
| boston | 8 | state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services | - |
| booked | 13 | reserved in advance | - |
| bounce | 10 | move up and down repeatedly | - |
| bonnie | 8 | very pleasing to the eye | - |
| boogie | 9 | an instrumental version of the blues (especially for piano) | - |
| boiled | 9 | cooked in hot water | - |
| boards | 9 | (used in the plural) the boarding that surrounds an ice hockey rink | - |
| bounty | 11 | payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military | - |
| bourne | 8 | an archaic term for a goal or destination | - |
| bomber | 12 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| boiler | 8 | a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid | - |
| boxers | 15 | underpants worn by men | - |
| bounds | 9 | the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something | - |
| bodily | 12 | affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit | bodily needs |
| bowman | 13 | a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow | - |
| booing | 9 | - | - |
| bonnet | 8 | protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine | - |
| bowels | 11 | the center of the Earth | - |
| boomer | 10 | a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s | they expanded the schools for a generation of baby boomers |
| bookie | 12 | a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races) | - |
| bogart | 9 | United States film actor (1899-1957) | - |
| booger | 9 | an imaginary monster used to frighten children | - |
| bouncy | 13 | elastic; rebounds readily | clean bouncy hair |
| bowing | 12 | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting | - |
| booker | 12 | someone who engages a person or company for performances | - |
| bodied | 10 | possessing or existing in bodily form | - |
| bodega | 10 | a small Hispanic shop selling wine and groceries | - |
| bonded | 10 | - | - |
| bowler | 11 | a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim | - |
| boldly | 12 | with boldness, in a bold manner | we must tackle these tasks boldly |
| boozer | 17 | a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually | - |
| boning | 9 | - | - |
| booted | 9 | wearing boots | - |
| bobble | 12 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| bovver | 14 | - | - |
| boyish | 14 | befitting or characteristic of a young boy | a boyish grin |
| bonita | 8 | - | - |
| bovine | 11 | of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos (cattle) | - |
| bolero | 8 | a short jacket; worn mostly by women | - |
| botany | 11 | the branch of biology that studies plants | - |
| bowers | 11 | - | - |
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7 letter words
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| bombing | 14 | an attack by dropping bombs | - |
| bowling | 13 | a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them | - |
| boiling | 10 | cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil | - |
| bottoms | 11 | - | - |
| bouquet | 18 | an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present | - |
| boredom | 12 | the feeling of being bored by something tedious | - |
| bonjour | 16 | - | - |
| bolivia | 12 | a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain | - |
| booking | 14 | the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group) | wondered who had made the booking |
| boulder | 10 | a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin | - |
| bonfire | 12 | a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration | - |
| bourbon | 11 | a European royal line that ruled in France (from 1589-1793) and Spain and Naples and Sicily | - |
| bologna | 10 | large smooth-textured smoked sausage of beef and veal and pork | - |
| bonding | 11 | fastening firmly together | - |
| bouncer | 11 | a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting | - |
| boycott | 14 | a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies | - |
| booster | 9 | an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective | - |
| booming | 12 | very lively and profitable | - |
| bondage | 11 | the state of being under the control of another person | - |
| bonkers | 13 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| bonuses | 9 | - | - |
| botched | 15 | spoiled through incompetence or clumsiness | - |
| boozing | 19 | the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | - |
| boating | 10 | water travel for pleasure | - |
| booklet | 13 | a small book usually having a paper cover | - |
| borough | 13 | an English town that forms the constituency of a member of parliament | - |
| boatman | 11 | someone who drives or rides in a boat | - |
| bonanza | 18 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| bootleg | 10 | whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash | - |
| bonsoir | 9 | - | - |
| bombard | 14 | throw bombs at or attack with bombs | - |
| borscht | 14 | a Russian or Polish soup usually containing beet juice as a foundation | - |
| boarder | 10 | a tenant in someone's house | - |
| bobbing | 14 | - | - |
| boyhood | 16 | the childhood of a boy | - |
| bollock | 15 | a pulley-block at the head of a topmast | - |
| boudoir | 10 | a lady's bedroom or private sitting room | - |
| boorish | 12 | ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance | was boorish and insensitive |
| bohemia | 14 | a group of artists and writers with real or pretended artistic or intellectual aspirations and usually an unconventional life style | - |
| bounded | 11 | having the limits or boundaries established | - |
| bolster | 9 | a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows | - |
| bourree | 9 | - | - |
| bolivar | 12 | Venezuelan statesman who led the revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule; founded Bolivia in 1825 (1783-1830) | - |
| borstal | 9 | formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison | - |
| bottler | 9 | a manufacturer that makes and bottles beverages | - |
| bookish | 16 | characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading | a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket |
| boletus | 9 | type genus of Boletaceae; genus of soft early-decaying pore fungi; some poisonous and some edible | - |
| bookman | 15 | a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines | - |
| botanic | 11 | of or relating to plants or botany | botanical garden |
| bowline | 12 | a loop knot that neither slips nor jams | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| bothered | 14 | caused to show discomposure | - |
| boarding | 12 | the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft | - |
| bollocks | 16 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| bouncing | 13 | rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) | - |
| boundary | 14 | the greatest possible degree of something | - |
| boutique | 19 | a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry | - |
| bordeaux | 18 | any of several red or white wines produced around Bordeaux, France or wines resembling them | - |
| bohemian | 15 | a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America) | - |
| bookshop | 19 | a shop where books are sold | - |
| boasting | 11 | speaking of yourself in superlatives | - |
| bonehead | 14 | a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence | - |
| bogeyman | 16 | an imaginary monster used to frighten children | - |
| bookworm | 19 | a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit | - |
| borrower | 13 | someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent | - |
| bookcase | 16 | a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books | - |
| boldness | 11 | the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly | - |
| bookmark | 20 | a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place | - |
| boneless | 10 | being without a bone or bones | jellyfish are boneless |
| borealis | 10 | - | - |
| bondsman | 13 | someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else | - |
| botanist | 10 | a biologist specializing in the study of plants | - |
| boatload | 11 | the amount of cargo that can be held by a boat or ship or a freight car | he imported wine by the boatload |
| bordello | 11 | a building where prostitutes are available | - |
| bottomed | 13 | having a bottom of a specified character | - |
| bouillon | 10 | a clear seasoned broth | - |
| bodywork | 21 | the exterior body of a motor vehicle | - |
| boardman | 13 | - | - |
| boniface | 15 | (Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754) | - |
| boastful | 13 | exhibiting self-importance | - |
| boatyard | 14 | a place where boats are built or maintained or stored | - |
| boneyard | 14 | - | - |
| bootlace | 12 | a long lace for fastening boots | - |
| botulism | 12 | food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly | - |
| boyishly | 19 | like a boy | he smiled boyishly at his fiancee |
| bordered | 12 | having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term | black-bordered handkerchief |
| boringly | 14 | in a tedious manner | boringly slow work |
| boomtown | 15 | - | - |
| boatsman | 12 | - | - |
| bonhomie | 15 | a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to) | - |
| boondock | 17 | - | - |
| bouzouki | 23 | - | - |
| bootless | 10 | unproductive of success | - |
| bootlick | 16 | try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | - |
| boresome | 12 | - | - |
| boarders | 11 | - | - |
| boardies | 11 | - | - |
| boardmen | 13 | - | - |
| boarfish | 16 | fish with a projecting snout | - |
| boasters | 10 | - | - |
| boatable | 12 | - | - |
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9 letter words
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| boyfriend | 18 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked |
| bodyguard | 17 | someone who escorts and protects a prominent person | - |
| bourgeois | 12 | conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class | a bourgeois mentality |
| bookstore | 15 | a shop where books are sold | - |
| borrowing | 15 | the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source | the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent |
| boulevard | 15 | a wide street or thoroughfare | - |
| boundless | 12 | seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent | children with boundless energy |
| boogeyman | 17 | an imaginary monster used to frighten children | - |
| botanical | 13 | of or relating to plants or botany | botanical garden |
| bombshell | 18 | a shocking surprise | news of the attack came like a bombshell |
| bountiful | 14 | producing in abundance | the bountiful earth |
| bookshelf | 21 | a shelf on which to keep books | - |
| boardwalk | 19 | a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside | - |
| boardroom | 14 | a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company) | - |
| boomerang | 14 | a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower | - |
| bolshevik | 21 | of or relating to Bolshevism | - |
| bootstrap | 13 | a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on | - |
| boathouse | 14 | a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats | - |
| boatswain | 14 | a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen | - |
| bodacious | 14 | unrestrained by convention or propriety | the most bodacious display of tourism this side of Anaheim |
| bolognese | 12 | - | - |
| boondocks | 18 | a remote and undeveloped area | - |
| bobsleigh | 17 | formerly two short sleds coupled together | - |
| bombastic | 17 | ostentatiously lofty in style | - |
| bombproof | 20 | able to resist the explosive force of bombs and shells | bombproof shelter |
| bowlegged | 17 | have legs that curve outward at the knees | - |
| bounteous | 11 | given or giving freely | the bounteous goodness of God |
| bookmaker | 21 | a gambler who accepts and pays off bets (especially on horse races) | - |
| bootblack | 19 | a person who polishes shoes and boots | - |
| boohooing | 15 | - | - |
| bossiness | 11 | - | - |
| bowstring | 15 | the string of an archer's bow | - |
| boardable | 14 | - | - |
| boardings | 13 | - | - |
| boardlike | 16 | - | - |
| boarhound | 15 | large hound used in hunting wild boars | - |
| boarishly | 17 | - | - |
| boastings | 12 | - | - |
| boastless | 11 | - | - |
| boatbills | 13 | - | - |
| boathooks | 18 | - | - |
| boatlifts | 14 | - | - |
| boatloads | 12 | - | - |
| boatnecks | 17 | - | - |
| boatports | 13 | - | - |
| boattails | 11 | - | - |
| boatyards | 15 | - | - |
| bobbejaan | 22 | - | - |
| bobberies | 15 | - | - |
| bobbinets | 15 | - | - |
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10 letter words
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| borderline | 13 | of questionable or minimal quality | borderline grades |
| bottomless | 14 | extremely deep | a bottomless pit |
| bolsheviks | 22 | - | - |
| bothersome | 17 | causing irritation or annoyance | aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport |
| bookkeeper | 22 | someone who records the transactions of a business | - |
| bombardier | 17 | a noncommissioned officer in the British artillery | - |
| bottleneck | 18 | a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel | - |
| boisterous | 12 | violently agitated and turbulent | boisterous winds and waves |
| bookseller | 16 | the proprietor of a bookstore | - |
| bootlicker | 18 | someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect | - |
| bookmaking | 23 | - | - |
| bottlenose | 12 | any of several dolphins with rounded forehead and well-developed beak; chiefly of northern Atlantic and Mediterranean | - |
| bolshevism | 20 | Soviet communism | - |
| bootlegger | 14 | someone who makes or sells illegal liquor | - |
| bourgeoise | 13 | - | - |
| boneheaded | 17 | (used informally) stupid | - |
| bonesetter | 12 | someone (not necessarily a licensed physician) who sets broken bones | - |
| bookbinder | 19 | a worker whose trade is binding books | - |
| borderland | 14 | district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area | - |
| borderless | 13 | - | - |
| bollocking | 19 | - | - |
| bootlegged | 15 | - | - |
| bolshevist | 18 | of or relating to Bolshevism | - |
| boastfully | 18 | in a boastful manner | - |
| boneshaker | 19 | any wheeled vehicle that is dilapidated and uncomfortable | that old bike without rubber tires was a real boneshaker |
| boardrooms | 15 | - | - |
| boardwalks | 20 | - | - |
| boarfishes | 18 | - | - |
| boarhounds | 16 | - | - |
| boastingly | 16 | - | - |
| boathouses | 15 | - | - |
| boatlifted | 16 | - | - |
| boatswains | 15 | - | - |
| bobbejaans | 23 | - | - |
| bobbitting | 17 | - | - |
| bobblehead | 20 | - | - |
| bobbysocks | 25 | a sock that reaches just above the ankle | - |
| bobbysoxer | 26 | an adolescent girl wearing bobby socks (common in the 1940s) | - |
| bobsledded | 17 | - | - |
| bobsledder | 16 | - | - |
| bobsleighs | 18 | - | - |
| bobtailing | 15 | - | - |
| bobweights | 21 | - | - |
| bocconcini | 18 | - | - |
| bodegueros | 14 | - | - |
| bodyboards | 19 | - | - |
| bodybuilds | 19 | - | - |
| bodychecks | 27 | - | - |
| bodyguards | 18 | - | - |
| bodyshaper | 21 | - | - |
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Welcome to the delightful domain of words starting with "BO"! These two letters may seem simple, but they open up a world full of lively language, surprising sounds, and intriguing etymologies. From the buoyant bounce of "boing" to the boldness of "boisterous," words starting with BO bring a unique flair to our conversations and writings. Whether you're a word wizard or a curious beginner, we'll dive into some fascinating examples that showcase why these BO-beginnings are anything but boring.
About words starting with BO
In the English language, the "BO" combination is a common starting point for many words. The "B" sound is voiced and robust, providing a solid foundation, while the "O" vowel can be long or short, affecting pronunciation and rhythm. This pairing creates a versatile gateway for words that range from the whimsical "boggle" to the more serious "borrow." The starting "BO" influences the tone and texture of words, often imparting an energetic or emphatic quality.
The frequency of BO-starting words spans across various categories, from everyday items like "bottle" to more abstract concepts such as "bohemian." This frequency underscores their importance in communication, offering diverse meanings and usages. For instance, "bonus" instantly conjures thoughts of rewards, while "boulder" evokes images of nature's might. These words are not just functional; they often carry cultural and emotional weight that enriches our language.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some popular and intriguing examples of words starting with BO, each bringing its own unique charm and utility to the English lexicon.
Boisterous
- Definition: Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
- Example in a Sentence: The boisterous crowd cheered for their team.
- Fun Fact: Derived from the Middle English term "boistres," meaning rough or coarse.
Bonanza
- Definition: A situation that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.
- Example in a Sentence: The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small town.
- Fun Fact: Originally a Spanish term meaning "smooth sea," it evolved to signify prosperity.
Bouquet
- Definition: An arrangement of flowers.
- Example in a Sentence: She received a beautiful bouquet on her birthday.
- Fun Fact: In wine tasting, "bouquet" describes the complex aromas in aged wines.
Boomerang
- Definition: A curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so as to return to the thrower.
- Example in a Sentence: He tossed the boomerang, watching it loop back toward him.
- Fun Fact: Used by Indigenous Australians for hunting, the boomerang has a history of over 10,000 years.
Bonfire
- Definition: A large open-air fire used for celebration.
- Example in a Sentence: We gathered around the bonfire, singing songs and roasting marshmallows.
- Fun Fact: Originally "bone fire," it referred to a fire where bones were burned.
Botany
- Definition: The scientific study of plants.
- Example in a Sentence: Her interest in botany led her to discover new plant species.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Greek "botanikos," meaning "of herbs."
Bodega
- Definition: A small grocery store, often found in urban areas.
- Example in a Sentence: He picked up milk at the local bodega.
- Fun Fact: "Bodega" means wine cellar in Spanish, reflecting its origins.
Boggle
- Definition: To overwhelm or bewilder.
- Example in a Sentence: The magician's tricks never failed to boggle the audience's minds.
- Fun Fact: Also a word game where players find words in a grid of letters.
Bolster
- Definition: To support or strengthen.
- Example in a Sentence: The new evidence will bolster the case for the defense.
- Fun Fact: Originally meant a long, thick pillow for support.
Blunderbuss
- Definition: An old-style firearm with a wide muzzle.
- Example in a Sentence: The pirate brandished a blunderbuss during the raid.
- Fun Fact: The term is often used metaphorically to describe clumsy actions.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with BO can offer a strategic advantage. Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Boombox | 19 | A portable sound system. |
| Boxwood | 20 | A type of wood from the box tree. |
| Bombarded | 17 | Attacked continuously with bombs or missiles. |
| Bolograph | 15 | A recording instrument for breathing patterns. |
| Boxspring | 21 | A spring base for a bed mattress. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts know the value of a good starting word. Here are some five-letter words starting with BO that might just give you the edge:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Boost | To increase or improve something. |
| Bound | Tied or secured; also, a leap. |
| Booth | A small enclosed space or structure. |
| Boom | A loud, deep, resonant sound. |
| Bonus | Something given in addition. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Discover some lesser-known words starting with BO that add a dash of rarity and uniqueness to your vocabulary.
Bobbery
- Definition: Noisy disturbance or brawl.
- Interesting Fact: Possibly derived from "Bobby," a slang term for a police officer.
- Example in a Sentence: The unexpected bobbery at the party caught everyone off guard.
Bosket
- Definition: A small wooded area or thicket.
- Interesting Fact: From the Italian "boschetto," meaning a small wood.
- Example in a Sentence: They picnicked in a quiet bosket by the river.
Boffola
- Definition: A joke or comedic line that gets a big laugh.
- Interesting Fact: Popularized in the early 20th century vaudeville circuit.
- Example in a Sentence: That punchline was a real boffola!
Bowdlerize
- Definition: To remove material considered offensive or improper.
- Interesting Fact: Named after Thomas Bowdler, who published a censored version of Shakespeare.
- Example in a Sentence: The novel was bowdlerized before being included in the school curriculum.
Boondoggle
- Definition: An activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value.
- Interesting Fact: Gained notoriety during the Great Depression as a term for make-work projects.
- Example in a Sentence: Critics labeled the new project a boondoggle.
Final words
Words starting with BO offer a vibrant mix of the common and the curious, the playful and the profound. Whether you're crafting a sentence, strategizing for a game, or simply expanding your vocabulary, these words provide endless opportunities to explore the richness of language. Embrace the BO-nanza!
