[b로 시작하는 명사 영영풀이]
baby
noun : a very young human or other animal that can grow into an adult
babysitter
noun : a person who takes care of one or more children while parents are away from home
back
noun : the part farthest from the front
backpack
noun : a bag for carrying things that has shoulder straps
bag
noun : a container made of flexible material that opens at the top and is used to carry things
baker
noun : a person who makes baked goods
ball
noun : a round object used to play games
balloon
noun : a thin bag, usually made of rubber, that is filled with air and tied
banana
noun : a long fruit with a yellow peel
band
noun : something that holds together or goes around something else
band
noun : a group of musicians who play music together
bandage
noun : a strip of soft cloth used to cover and protect a wound
banjo
noun : a stringed instrument with a long neck and a round body
bank
noun : a place that keeps and lends money
bark
noun : the tough covering on a tree's branches and trunk
barn
noun : a big building on a farm where animals, hay, and/or equipment are kept
baseball
noun : a game played between two teams with a bat and ball on a field
baseball
noun : a hard, white ball used to play baseball
basket
noun : a woven or plastic container for holding or carrying things
basketball
noun : a game played between two teams with a ball on a court
bat
noun : a long piece of wood used to hit a baseball
bat
noun : a mammal with webbed wings that is mostly active at night
bath
noun : a washing or soaking of all or part of the body
bathroom
noun : a room with a sink and toilet, and sometimes a bathtub or shower
bathtub
noun : a large tub you sit in to wash your body
battery
noun : an object that gives power to something
bay
noun : a part of a large body of water that extends into the land
beach
noun : the place where an ocean or lake meets the land
bead
noun : a small, decorative piece of stone, glass, or other material that has a hole in the middle for stringing or sewing onto fabric
beak
noun : the sharp, hard part that covers the mouth of a bird or other animal
beans
noun : the seeds or pods from plants that are used as food
bear
noun : a large mammal with thick fur and a short tail
beat
noun : a steady unit of rhythm
beaver
noun : a furry mammal with a large, flat tail
bed
noun : a piece of furniture for sleeping
bed
noun : the time when one goes to sleep
bedroom
noun : a room for sleeping that has a bed
bee
noun : a small flying insect that can sting
beef
noun : meat from an adult cow, bull, or ox
beep
noun : a short, high noise that a machine or horn makes
beetle
noun : a kind of insect with a hard shell
beginning
noun : the first part of something
bell
noun : an object that makes a ringing or buzzing sound
belly
noun : the front of the body below the ribs
belt
noun : a strip of cloth or leather worn around the waist to keep pants up
bench
noun : a long seat where two or more people can sit
bend
noun : a curve in a path, road, or river
berry
noun : a small, juicy fruit that does not have a seed or seeds inside
bicycle
noun : a two-wheeled vehicle that people ride by pushing pedals with their feet; a bike
bike
noun : a two-wheeled vehicle; a bicycle
bill
noun : a written statement that tells how much money is owed for an item or service
bill
noun : a piece of paper money
bird
noun : an animal with a backbone, a beak, wings, and feathers
birthday
noun : the day someone is born; the yearly celebration of that day
black
noun : the darkest color; the opposite of white
blanket
noun : a bed covering used for warmth
block
noun : a section of a city or town enclosed by streets
block
noun : a solid object with flat sides used for building
blood
noun : the liquid that is moved by the heart through the body in blood vessels
blue
noun : the color of the sky on a sunny day
boat
noun : a small vessel used to travel on water
body
noun : all the physical parts of a human or other animal
body
noun : the main part of a human or other animal that is not its head or limbs
bone
noun : one of the hard parts of a body that give it shape
bones
noun : the hard parts of a body that give it shape
book
noun : a written work that has pages between two covers
boots
noun : heavy or waterproof coverings for the feet and lower legs
bottle
noun : a container made of glass or plastic used to store liquids
bottom
noun : the lowest or deepest part
boulder
noun : a large rock
bow
noun : a piece of ribbon or string that is tied to make two or more loops
bowl
noun : a curved dish used to hold food or objects
box
noun : a container shaped like a square or rectangle
boy
noun : a young man
brain
noun : the organ in a human or other animal’s head, used for thinking and controlling the body
brake
noun : the part of a vehicle or machine that slows it down
branch
noun : a part of a tree that grows up and out from the trunk
bread
noun : a common food made by baking, frying, or otherwise cooking dough
breakfast
noun : the first meal of the day
breath
noun : the air a person or other animal takes into and lets out of its lungs
brick
noun : a small rectangular block of clay that is used to build things
bridge
noun : a structure built to allow passage over something, such as a river
broom
noun : a long-handled bundle of straw used for sweeping
brother
noun : a boy or man who has the same parents as another person
brown
noun : the dark color of chocolate, coffee, and dirt
brush
noun : a tool with bristles used to paint, arrange hair, or clean things
bud
noun : a small part of a plant that will develop into a flower, leaf, or new branch
buddy
noun : a friend
bug
noun : an insect or other small crawling thing
building
noun : a structure with a floor, walls, and a roof
bull
noun : an adult male member of the cow or ox family
bulldozer
noun : a large tractor with a blade on the front used to scrape and clear the ground
bulletin board
noun : a board for hanging notes
bullfrog
noun : a very large meat-eating frog that makes a deep croaking noise
bully
noun : a person who harms, scares, or embarrasses a person for fun
bump
noun : something that sticks out from a surface
bun
noun : a bread roll
bunny
noun : a small animal with long ears that hops and eats plants
bus
noun : a large motor vehicle that carries people
bus stop
noun : a place where a bus stops to pick people up or drop people off
bush
noun : a small woody plant or group of plants
butter
noun : a yellow spread made from milk or cream
butterfly
noun : an insect with four wings that are bright in color
button
noun : a small knob or disk that is used to hold clothing together
babe
noun : an infant; a baby
Babe Ruth
noun : baseball player (1895-1948)
baboon
noun : a large ground-dwelling monkey with a doglike muzzle
back
noun : the rear surface of a person's or other animal's body from the shoulders to the hips
back cover
noun : the thick outer protection of a book that is located after the last page
backboard
noun : the vertical board in back of a basketball hoop
backbone
noun : a column of bones that provides the main support for a vertebrate's body; the backbone, or vertebral column
backdrop
noun : the scenery behind characters during a part of a movie or play
background
noun : the scenery or area behind the main object being focused on
backyard
noun : an area behind a house that belongs to the owner(s) of the house
bacon
noun : smoked and salted strips of meat from a pig
bacteria
noun : small one-celled organisms that sometimes cause infections and disease
badge
noun : a token or emblem worn to show rank, achievement, membership, or position
badger
noun : a stocky mammal in the weasel family that usually has a gray and black coat
badminton
noun : a game played with rackets on a rectangular court by two or four players who hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net
bag
noun : a suitcase or other piece of luggage that is taken on a trip
bagel
noun : a thick type of bread shaped like a ring
baggage carousel
noun : a moving belt or large metal bin where suitcases taken off an airplane are delivered to arriving passengers
bagpipes
noun : a musical instrument played by forcing air from a bag squeezed by the player through pipes with holes
bail
noun : money left with a court that allows a prisoner to leave jail and return later for his or her trial
bait
noun : food used to attract an animal
baiting
noun : taunting or tormenting someone by saying cruel or annoying things
bakery
noun : a place that makes and sells bread and cakes
baking powder
noun : a white powder used in baking that makes baked goods light and fluffy
balance
noun : the ability to stay in a steady or stable position without falling
balcony
noun : a high platform extending out from the wall of a building that is enclosed by a railing or wall
bale
noun : a tightly wrapped bundle
baleen
noun : a material in the mouth of certain whales that filters food from ocean water
ballad
noun : a simple poem or song that tells a story
ballerina
noun : a female ballet dancer
ballet
noun : the French word for a form of dance performed to music that uses exact, formal steps and movements
ballot
noun : a piece of paper used to make a choice when voting
ballpoint
noun : a pen that has a small metal ball for a writing point
ballroom
noun : a large hall built for dancing
balsa
noun : a lightweight wood often used to make models and rafts
Baltimore
noun : the largest city in Maryland
bamboo
noun : a plant with long woody stems and long leaves
ban
noun : an official order that forbids something
band
noun : a small group of people with a common purpose or activity
Band-Aid
noun : a sticky bandage with a gauze pad in the middle
bandanna
noun : a large handkerchief, usually with a colorful design, worn around the head or neck
bandit
noun : an armed outlaw, usually a robber, who belongs to a gang
Bangladesh
noun : a country in southern Asia on the Bay of Bengal
bangle
noun : a stiff bracelet without a clasp
banister
noun : a railing along the side of a staircase
bank
noun : a steep, sloping area on the side of a river
banner
noun : the name of a newspaper or magazine as it appears on the front cover
banquet
noun : a formal dinner party for many people, sometimes followed by speeches
bar
noun : a solid piece of something that is longer than it is wide
bar graph
noun : a chart that uses bars of different heights to represent numbers
Barack Obama
noun : president-elect; forty-fourth U.S. president (1961-present)
barbecue
noun : a pit or movable grill used for outdoor cooking; food cooked on an outdoor grill
barber
noun : someone who cuts hair, especially men's hair, and trims beards
bargain
noun : something bought at a cheap price
barge
noun : a boat with a flat bottom that carries freight, usually on a canal or river
barnacle
noun : a crustacean that forms a hard shell and attaches itself to an underwater surface, such as a rock or ship bottom
barnstormer
noun : a person who traveled the country and performed at aviation shows in rural areas, often on farms
barracks
noun : buildings where soldiers live
barrel
noun : a large, round object with flat ends that can hold something
barrier
noun : a fence or other structure that blocks movement
barrio
noun : a neighborhood populated by Spanish-speaking people
barrow
noun : a large mound of earth or stones placed over a grave or graves
base
noun : any side of a polygon, usually used for computing area, along with the altitude perpendicular to it
base
noun : the support on which something stands
base
noun : a chemical compound that reacts with acids to form salts and has a pH greater than 7
base
noun : one of the four places on a baseball diamond that a runner must reach to score a run
baseboard
noun : a narrow wooden board that runs along the bottom of an inside wall
basement
noun : the level of a house below street level
basil
noun : an herb that smells sweet and is used in cooking
basin
noun : a depression, or low area, in the surface of the earth
basket
noun : a hoop with a rope net hanging from it that is used as the goal in basketball
bass
noun : a kind of freshwater fish
bass
noun : the largest, lowest-sounding stringed instrument in the violin family
basswood
noun : a tree with large heart-shaped leaves and yellowish flowers
batch
noun : a group of something or an amount made at one time
bathrobe
noun : a long, loose piece of clothing worn over pajamas or before or after taking a bath or shower
baton
noun : a narrow stick used by the conductor of a musical group; a metal tube with large rubber ends that is twirled and thrown
batter
noun : a thick liquid mixture used to make cakes and other foods
batter
noun : the baseball player whose turn it is to hit the ball
battering ram
noun : a reinforced log with a metal head used to break down a castle's gate
battery
noun : an object that converts chemical energy into electric energy
battery pack
noun : an object that converts chemical energy into electric energy
battle
noun : a short, violent fight or a single part of a war
battlefield
noun : the location or area where a fight or conflict takes place
bay
noun : a reddish-brown horse with black legs, mane, and tail
bayonet
noun : a long steel blade that can be attached to the end of a rifle
bazaar
noun : a market with rows of small shops
beacon
noun : a light or fire visible from far away that is used as a signal
beagle
noun : a small hound dog that is good at tracking small animals
beam
noun : a long, sturdy piece of wood or metal that is used in building
beanstalk
noun : the stem of a bean plant
beard
noun : hair that grows on the cheeks and chin
beast
noun : an animal, especially one that is large or dangerous
beat
noun : a topic that is regularly covered by a reporter
beauty
noun : a combination of qualities that brings pleasure to the senses, especially the sense of sight or hearing
bebop
noun : a style of jazz music that stresses improvisation and fast, complex harmonies and rhythms
bedbug
noun : a brown, crawling, parasitic insect that grows to be about the size of an apple seed
bedding
noun : material on which an animal sleeps, such as straw
bedrock
noun : a layer of solid rock underneath the ground's surface
bedspread
noun : the top covering of a bed, often decorative
bee suit
noun : clothing worn by a beekeeper for protection against stings
beech
noun : a tree with smooth, gray bark that produces small nuts
beehive
noun : a structure in which some kinds of honeybees live and raise their young
beeline
noun : a straight line or direct route between two places
beer
noun : an alcoholic beverage made from a fermented cereal grain flavored with hops, a flowering plant
beet
noun : an edible plant with round reddish-purple roots and large, thick leaves
behavior
noun : the way a human or other animal acts in a certain situation
beige
noun : a pale yellow-brown color
being
noun : a living creature
Belgium
noun : a northwestern European country on the North Sea
belief
noun : something a person accepts as true or real
belle
noun : a very attractive and popular girl or woman
bellhop
noun : a hotel attendant who carries people's luggage and performs other tasks
bellowing
noun : loud, deep roaring
bellows
noun : a pump that blows air
belongings
noun : the things that belong to a person
belt buckle
noun : a piece of metal or plastic, often decorated, that is used to fasten a belt
benefit
noun : help, profit, or an advantage gained from something
benefits
noun : money given to (or services paid for on behalf of) someone by the government or a company
Benjamin Franklin
noun : inventor, publisher, writer, and Revolutionary War figure (1706-1790)
Benjamin Harrison
noun : twenty-third U.S. president (1833-1901)
beret
noun : a round, flattened, pancake-shaped French hat
Bermuda
noun : an island territory of the United Kingdom located in the North Atlantic Ocean
berries
noun : small, round, juicy fruits that do not have a pit inside
berth
noun : a place where a ship docks at a harbor; a bed or bunk on a ship or train
Bessie Coleman
noun : first female African American pilot (1892-1926)
best seller
noun : a book or other item that is extremely successful and sells in large numbers
beta
noun : the second letter of the Greek alphabet; B or β
Betsy Ross
noun : seamstress and Revolutionary War figure (1752-1836)
bias
noun : a position that favors one opinion, group, or set of beliefs over another
biathlon
noun : an athletic event made up of two different sports
bib
noun : a piece of cloth, plastic, or heavy paper tied under the chin to keep the front of one's clothes clean while eating
Bible
noun : the holy writings of the Christian or Jewish religion
bibliography
noun : a descriptive list of source materials used in preparing a written work
bid
noun : the amount of money a person offers to buy something, especially at an auction
biennial
noun : a plant that needs two years to complete its life cycle
biking
noun : the activity of riding a bicycle
bilby
noun : a burrowing mammal with a pouch, pointed nose, and pointed ears
bill
noun : a bird's beak, or mouth
bill
noun : a proposed law to be voted on by lawmakers
Bill Clinton
noun : forty-second U.S. president (1946-present)
Bill Cosby
noun : actor and comedian (1937-present)
Bill Gates
noun : a pioneer in the field of technology and founder of the Microsoft Corporation (1955-present)
billboard
noun : a large, outdoor sign used for advertising
billfold
noun : a thin wallet
Billie Holiday
noun : singer (1915-1959)
billion
noun : a cardinal number equal to 1,000 x 1,000,000
billy goat
noun : a male goat
binding
noun : the cover or fastenings of a book
binoculars
noun : a hand-held device used to see objects that are far away
biography
noun : a true story about a person's life, written by another person
biologist
noun : a scientist who studies living things
biology
noun : the branch of science that studies living things
biopsy
noun : an examination of sample tissue from a living person to determine the presence, cause, or extent of disease
biplane
noun : an early type of airplane with two pairs of wings
birch
noun : a slender tree or shrub with bark that often peels off in thin sheets
birth
noun : the act of a baby being born from the body of its mother
birthmark
noun : a brown or red mark on a person's skin, usually present at birth
birthrate
noun : the number of babies born in a population within a specific period of time
biscuit
noun : a small, round cake of bread
bishop
noun : a high-ranking official in some Christian churches who is responsible for a specific area or group of churches
bison
noun : a cowlike animal with shaggy hair that is native to North and South America
bivalve
noun : a member of a group of marine mollusks that have a pair of shells connected by a hinge
Black Hills
noun : a mountain range in South Dakota and Wyoming
black hole
noun : a region of space with a gravitational field so intense that nothing can escape
black market
noun : an illegal trade network
blackboard
noun : a chalkboard, traditionally made of black slate
blackmail
noun : the crime of demanding something in exchange for keeping a secret about a person that would be a problem if revealed
blacksmith
noun : a person who works with iron
bladder
noun : the hollow organ that stores liquid waste in the body
blade
noun : a long, thin piece of grass
blank
noun : an object that is made to be cut into a shape or stamped with a design
blast
noun : an explosion; a strong noise or air current
blaster
noun : a fictional weapon that shoots beams of energy
blaze
noun : a very large fire or one that is burning fiercely; a brilliant display of light or color
bleachers
noun : cheap, tiered bench seats for spectators at a sporting event
blemish
noun : a small flaw or imperfection
blender
noun : a kitchen appliance that mixes food or ingredients, usually to make a liquid
blessing
noun : approval that encourages another’s success or happiness
blight
noun : a disease that damages or destroys plants
blimp
noun : a type of airship without a rigid structure that is usually filled with helium
blindfold
noun : a piece of fabric tied to cover the eyes so a person cannot see
bliss
noun : extreme happiness
blister
noun : a small injury in the form of a bubble on the skin that is filled with fluid
blizzard
noun : a severe snowstorm with cold temperatures, heavy snows, and strong winds that lasts a long time
blockade
noun : any obstacle designed to prevent passage
blockhead
noun : a disrespectful word for a person who lacks intelligence and makes poor decisions
blog
noun : a website on which someone writes about his or her thoughts, opinions, or experiences
blonde
noun : a person who has hair that is pale yellow
blood
noun : a family relationship
blood sugar
noun : the amount of sugar in one’s blood
blood vessel
noun : a tube in the body through which blood flows
bloodhound
noun : a large dog with a very good sense of smell
blotch
noun : a dark patch or stain
blouse
noun : a piece of women's clothing worn on the upper body
blowgun
noun : a weapon that is a long tube through which darts are fired using the breath
blowhole
noun : a hole at the top of a whale's or dolphin's head, through which it breathes
blowout
noun : an explosion in an oil well caused by pressure
blowpipe
noun : a long, hollow metal tube used to blow air bubbles into melted glass
blowup
noun : slang for a fit of anger
blubber
noun : fat under the skin that keeps marine mammals warm
blue jay
noun : a bird that is mostly blue and has a crest on its head
bluebell
noun : a plant that grows in woods and produces bell-shaped blue flowers
blueberry
noun : a small round, dark blue berry
bluecoat
noun : a Union soldier during the Civil War, named for his blue uniform
blueprint
noun : a drawing or plan for the construction of a building or other structure
blues
noun : a feeling of sadness or low spirits
blues
noun : a kind of music with a strong beat that has a feeling of sadness
bluff
noun : a steep cliff or hill with a broad face
blunder
noun : a careless or stupid mistake
boa constrictor
noun : a large snake that kills by coiling around its prey and squeezing the breath out of it
board
noun : a flat piece of material, such as wood or cardboard
board
noun : a group of people who manage or run something
board game
noun : a game with pieces that players move on a board
boarding school
noun : a school where students live on campus during the school year
bobsled
noun : a long racing sled with steering and brakes
bodies of water
noun : all the different sizes and shapes of water naturally found on Earth's surface
body language
noun : a way of communicating without words that involves gestures and movements
bodyguard
noun : a person whose job it is to keep someone safe
boil
noun : a red, sore spot on the skin that is infected
boiler
noun : a large tank used to heat water and store it after it is heated
Bojangles Robinson
noun : vaudeville star and movie actor (1878-1949)
bologna
noun : a type of smoked sausage made of beef and pork
bomb
noun : a container filled with explosive material that explodes
bond
noun : a connection between atoms that are joined together to form a molecule
bond
noun : a strong feeling of connection or friendship
bond
noun : the state or condition of being attached or held together; something that holds things together
bondage
noun : slavery; capture
bone marrow
noun : spongy material in the center of bones that produces blood cells
bonfire
noun : a large fire built outside, usually for a celebration or to burn trash
bonnet
noun : a hat for a woman or child that ties under the chin and often has a ruffle around the face
bonus
noun : a payment or gift in addition to usual or expected compensation
bookcase
noun : a set of shelves for holding books
Booker T. Washington
noun : educator, speaker, and writer (1856-1915)
booklet
noun : a small book with only a few pages and a cover that is usually made of paper
bookmark
noun : a strip of paper or other material that holds your place in a book
bookshelf
noun : a shelf for storing books
bookstore
noun : a store that sells books
bookworm
noun : a person who reads and studies a lot
boom
noun : a long, floating tube used as a barrier to prevent oil from spreading
boom
noun : a period of time when business is good
boom town
noun : a town that experiences sudden growth
boomer
noun : a person who rushes to settle or work in an area of new opportunities
boomerang
noun : a flat, curved piece of wood that returns to the thrower after it has been thrown
booster
noun : a launch vehicle or extra rocket used to help launch a spacecraft
booth
noun : a small temporary shelter or other enclosure; an enclosed table and benches in a restaurant
booty
noun : money or goods taken illegally or from an enemy in a time of war
border
noun : the line that divides one country or area from another
border
noun : a strip around the edge of something
borrower
noun : a person who takes something with the promise of returning it later
borscht
noun : Russian soup that is usually made with cold beets, potatoes, and sour cream
bosh
noun : slang for nonsense
bosom
noun : the front part of the human chest, especially of a woman
boss
noun : the person in charge
Boston
noun : the capital of Massachusetts, located on the eastern edge of the state
botany
noun : the study of plants
bottle opener
noun : a lever used to pry the cap off of a bottle
bough
noun : a branch of a tree that has leaves or needles on it
boundary
noun : a line marking the limits of an area
bounty
noun : a great wealth of goods, sometimes offered as a reward
bouquet
noun : an attractive group of cut flowers
bow
noun : a curved piece of wood with a tight string, used to shoot arrows
bow
noun : an act of bending the head or upper body, used to communicate something, such as respect or gratitude
bow
noun : the front end of a ship, boat, or airplane
bow
noun : a flexible rod with horsehairs stretched from end to end for playing instruments of the violin family
bow and arrow
noun : a curved piece of wood with a tight string, used to shoot a long shaft with a sharp tip at one end and feathers at the other end
bowling
noun : a game in which heavy balls are rolled at wooden objects called pins for the purpose of knocking them over
boxcar
noun : a railroad freight car that has a roof and sliding doors on the sides
boxing
noun : the act or sport of fighting with the fists while wearing thick gloves
boxwood
noun : an evergreen bush or small tree that has small dark leaves and is used to make a hedges or natural fences
boycott
noun : a refusal to buy or take part in something in order to make a point or force a change
brace
noun : a device that helps make something stronger or steadier
bracelet
noun : a piece of jewelry worn on the wrist or arm
braids
noun : three or more strands of something woven together
Braille
noun : a system of reading and writing for visually impaired people that uses raised dots to represent letters and punctuation
brainstorming
noun : the sharing and developing of ideas as a group
bramble
noun : a prickly shrub or vine
brass
noun : metal instruments such as trumpets, trombones, horns, and tubas that are played by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
brawl
noun : a loud, rough, disruptive fight
Brazil
noun : the largest country in South America
breakthrough
noun : an important event or advance in knowledge that moves something such as technology, science, or medicine forward
breast
noun : a mammary gland; the chest; a piece of meat from the chest of a bird
breed
noun : a group of animals or plants with similar characteristics that have been developed through controlled reproduction
breeder
noun : a person who raises animals to sell them
breeze
noun : a light, slow wind
briar
noun : a wild plant that has many sharp thorns on its branches
brick-maker
noun : a person who makes small rectangular blocks of clay that are used to build things
bride
noun : a woman who is getting married or who has recently married
bridle
noun : a harness made of rope or string that guides the movement of a kite or other object
bridle
noun : headgear used to control a horse that includes buckled straps, a bit, and reins
briefing
noun : a meeting that provides up-to-date information
brigade
noun : a group of people organized to accomplish something
brim
noun : the edge that extends outward around the bottom of a hat
bristles
noun : short, stiff hairs on an animal's skin
British Columbia
noun : the westernmost province of Canada, located on the Pacific Ocean
broadcaster
noun : a person whose job is to talk (often about sports and athletes) on television or radio
broccoli
noun : a vegetable with stems and dense clusters of green flower buds
brochure
noun : a brief, printed piece of advertising, either folded or stapled, with a message that promotes a product or service
bronc
noun : a wild or untamed horse
bronco
noun : a wild or untamed horse
Brontosaurus
noun : a large, long-necked dinosaur, also known as Apatosaurus
bronze
noun : a shiny yellowish-brown color; a metal that is a combination of copper and tin
brook
noun : a small stream
broth
noun : the liquid base of a soup
brow
noun : a person's forehead or eyebrow
brownie
noun : a small square or rectangle of rich, chocolate cake
brownstone
noun : a city house made of dark stone
browser
noun : a software program that allows users to access and view pages on the World Wide Web
bruise
noun : an injury that appears as a dark purple area on the skin
bruising
noun : the condition of having black-and-blue areas on the body
brunch
noun : a mid-morning meal between breakfast and lunch
brunette
noun : a girl or woman who has hair that is dark brown or black
brush
noun : a dense growth of shrubs or bushes
bubble
noun : a round pocket of air inside liquid
buck
noun : a male deer or other antlered animal; the male of certain other mammal species
bucket
noun : an open, round container with a flat bottom and a handle, used to hold and carry things
bucket
noun : a part of a machine that is used to dig in the ground or carry rocks, dirt, or other materials
buckle
noun : a fastener for a belt or strap that has a flat frame and a hinged pin
buckskin
noun : the skin of a male deer; soft, yellowish suede
budding
noun : reproducing by growing a bud that breaks off
Buddy Holly
noun : singer and songwriter (1936-1959)
budget
noun : a plan for how to spend money for a set period of time
buff
noun : a person who is very knowledgeable about a subject
buffalo
noun : another animal for the American bison; a large, cowlike animal with a big head, large hump, and short horns
buffet
noun : a French word for a meal where guests serve themselves instead of being served
buggy
noun : a cart with wheels, sometimes pulled by a horse, that can carry a person
bugle
noun : a brass instrument similar to a small trumpet that is used for military signals
building block
noun : an important part that helps to form a whole thing or a whole idea
bulb
noun : a type of underground stem used for food storage in some plants, including onions and lilies
bulge
noun : an outward swelling
bulk
noun : a large amount
bull
noun : an adult male mammal of a large species in which the female is called a cow, especially cattle
bulldog
noun : a muscular, heavy-boned dog originally bred to control wild bulls and pigs
bullet
noun : a small missile that is meant to be fired from a gun or other small firearm
bulletin
noun : a short news piece; a newsletter
bullhorn
noun : a portable device used to make a person's voice louder
bum
noun : a jobless person who gets food, money, or other things from people without doing anything in return
bumblebee
noun : a large furry bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
bunch
noun : a number or group of things
bundle
noun : a group of things that are wrapped, tied, or held together
bunk
noun : a narrow bed, often one that is stacked among one or more others
bunker
noun : a protective underground fort
buoy
noun : a floating object anchored in a body of water, such as the ocean
burden
noun : a heavy load
burglar
noun : a person who enters a building to commit a crime, especially to steal things
burglary
noun : the crime of illegally entering a building to do something against the law, especially to steal
burial
noun : the act or ritual of placing a dead body in the ground
burner
noun : a device that is lighted to give off heat or a flame
burning
noun : a method for cleaning up oil spills in which thick oil is set on fire
burr
noun : a prickly seed or flowerhead with hooks that attach to clothing or fur
burrito
noun : a Mexican dish of meat or beans in a tortilla wrap; the Spanish word for "little donkey"
burro
noun : the Spanish word for “donkeys”; a hoofed mammal related to a horse, often trained to carry things
burrow
noun : a hole dug in the ground by an animal for use as a home
burst
noun : a sudden increase; an act of breaking apart suddenly or exploding
bursting charge
noun : gunpowder that lights fireworks stars and bursts the shell
bush
noun : a large area of wilderness that is covered with plant growth and has a small human population
bushel
noun : a standard measure of capacity equal to eight gallons
business
noun : the buying and selling of goods; a person's occupation or company
businessman
noun : a man who works in business or commerce, especially as an executive
businesswoman
noun : a woman who works in business or commerce, especially as an executive
bustle
noun : busy, noisy activity
busy signal
noun : a repeating beep on a telephone line that indicates the line is in use
butcher
noun : a person who prepares, cuts, and sells meat
butler
noun : the main male servant in a household
butte
noun : a hill with a flat top and steep sides
buttercup
noun : a plant that has bright yellow or white cup-shaped flowers
butterscotch
noun : a flavor that is a combination of butter and brown sugar; a yellowish-brown color
button
noun : a knot on the mycelium of a fungus that develops into a fruiting body
byline
noun : the name of the writer of an article in a newspaper or magazine, usually appearing at the beginning of the article
byproduct
noun : a secondary product made during the manufacture of something else
ba
noun : the human-headed bird made out of a human's personality after his or her death
babouches
noun : soft shoes, similar to slippers, that come from Morocco or Turkey
Babylon
noun : an ancient Mesopotamian city that was prominent during the Assyrian, Persian, and Greek empires
backstrap loom
noun : a hand-weaving loom that wraps around a tree on one end and the weaver's body on the other
bacterium
noun : a single-celled microorganism that, in some cases, can cause disease but that may also be important to health; the singular form of bacteria
baggage claim
noun : the place inside an airport where inbound passengers pick up their luggage
balderdash
noun : senseless or pointless talk or writing; nonsense
ball-and-socket joint
noun : a joint that fits together as a ball fits into a glove
ballast
noun : a heavy material carried in the hull of a ship or placed around the foundation of railroad tracks to increase stability
ballhawk
noun : an outfielder in baseball who is very skilled at catching the ball
Baltic Sea
noun : a large sea in northern Europe that lies south of the Scandinavian Peninsula
bandwidth
noun : the maximum amount of information that can move through an Internet cable
bank statement
noun : a listing of deposits and withdrawals made to and from a bank account
barbarian
noun : an outsider who is considered brutal or uncivilized
barbarism
noun : savagery, cruelty, or violence
barometer
noun : an instrument for measuring air pressure
barracuda
noun : the Spanish word for a large carnivorous fish with many sharp teeth
barrage
noun : a French word meaning "many things coming at someone all at once"
barrier reef
noun : a reef that sits farther from the shoreline, forming a barrier between the open ocean and a calm lagoon
bas-relief
noun : a style of sculpture in which the design is raised slightly from the surface but is still attached to the surface
BASE jumper
noun : a person who jumps from cliffs or structures, such as buildings or bridges, and parachutes to the ground
basilica
noun : a style of building used in ancient Rome for public meetings and later for churches
bass clef
noun : a symbol indicating that the second line from the top of a musical staff represents the pitch of F below middle C
bastion
noun : a stronghold; a well-protected place
bathyscaphe
noun : a small vehicle similar to a submarine, used for extremely deep diving
batting average
noun : the number of times a player gets a base hit divided by the number of official times at bat in baseball or softball
batting tee
noun : a flexible tube on which a baseball sits, allowing a batter to practice hitting
bauxite
noun : a claylike material from which aluminum is obtained
bearded barbet
noun : a bird with a large, thick beak that has hairlike feathers under it
bedlam
noun : a situation filled with noise, disturbance, and and confusion
Beijing
noun : the capital of China, located in the northeastern part of the country
benefactor
noun : a person who gives help, usually in the form of money
Bering Sea
noun : a section of the northern Pacific Ocean surrounded by Alaska, Siberia, and Alaska's Aleutian Islands
Bering Strait
noun : the narrow channel located between eastern Russia and western Alaska
Berlin Wall
noun : a barrier that once separated East and West Berlin, Germany
Bermuda Triangle
noun : a mysterious region of the Atlantic Ocean where many ships and airplanes have supposedly disappeared
berserker
noun : a Viking warrior who wore animal skins and fought recklessly in battle
Bethlehem
noun : a small town near Jerusalem, in the West Bank, a Palestinian territory
bhp
noun : abbreviation for brake horsepower; measures the full power a car engine has for high performance
biceps
noun : the muscle on the front side of the upper arm
big bang theory
noun : the idea that the universe began from a single, enormous explosion and is still expanding
big house
noun : the name many slaves used for their master's house
Bill of Rights
noun : the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which guarantee certain rights
biodiesel
noun : a biofuel that is a renewable substitute for conventional diesel
biodiversity
noun : the variety of life forms on Earth or in a specific habitat or ecosystem
biofuel
noun : any fuel that comes directly from organic matter that has died recently
bioluminescence
noun : the process by which living things produce light
biomass
noun : living, or recently living, plant or animal material
biomass energy
noun : renewable energy from living or recently dead organic material
biome
noun : a community of plants and animals that occupy a specific type of habitat
biosphere
noun : the regions of a planet's surface and atmosphere that support life
bird of paradise
noun : a member of a bird group found in the South Pacific region, the male of which has feathers of many different colors during the breeding season
birdman suit
noun : a suit with fabric stretched between the arms and legs to allow for a slower free fall
bit
noun : the smallest amount of information that can be stored on a computer or sent over the Internet
Black Sea
noun : a body of salt water separating eastern Europe from Turkey and Russia
black-and-white photography
noun : the art or practice of using light to capture images that lack colors
blackout
noun : a time when homes must stay dark, such as during an air raid; also, a widespread power failure
bladder bag
noun : a bag full of water that firefighters carry on their back
blank verse
noun : non-rhyming poetry that has a regular rhythm and line length
bleaching
noun : the process of something losing its color, such as when coral turns white after its algae die
blending coloration
noun : camouflage that helps an animal blend in with its background
bliny
noun : thin pancakes, eaten in Russia
block and tackle
noun : a group of two or more pulleys
blockhouse
noun : a military building that has holes in the sides through which people inside can fire out at an enemy
blood pressure
noun : a measure of how well the heart is pumping blood
bloodworm
noun : a worm found in a tidal area that may be up to 15 inches long
boarding pass
noun : a special ticket that allows a passenger to board an airplane or a ship
body covering
noun : the outer layer of an animal's body
body system
noun : a group of organs in the body that work together
Boer War
noun : a war between the British Empire and the Boers of South Africa (1899-1902)
bog
noun : an area of wet, spongy land
bolls
noun : puffs of cotton
bolt
noun : a wide, rolled-up strip of fabric
Bon appétit
noun : a French expression meaning "good appetite" or "enjoy your meal"
boojum
noun : a tree that looks like an upside-down carrot and only grows on the Baja California peninsula
boreal forest
noun : a kind of coniferous forest found in a cold environment
Boston Tea Party
noun : a 1773 event during which American patriots threw tea from British ships into Boston Harbor to protest a British tax on tea
bowsprit
noun : a long, thin pole attached to the bow of some ships that provides another anchor point for sails
Brachiosaur
noun : a large herbivorous dinosaur that had longer front legs than back legs
brain stem
noun : the part of the brain at the top of the spinal cord; controls basic body functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure
breeches
noun : pants, especially short pants that end around the knees
brogue
noun : a strong Irish or Scottish accent heard when the person speaks English
bromeliad
noun : a tropical plant with fleshy leaves that does not need soil and can live off moisture in the air
Bronze Age
noun : a period in human civilization marked by the use of bronze tools
Brussels
noun : the capital of Belgium
bucket brigade
noun : a line of people who pass buckets down a line from a water source to a fire
Buddhism
noun : a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama in ancient India
bulgogi
noun : Korean barbecued beef
buoyancy
noun : the ability or tendency to float
bus
noun : the body of a satellite, which contains basic functions and equipment
Bushman
noun : a member of one of the native groups of southern Africa
business plan
noun : an outline for how to start a business
buttress
noun : an above-ground root on a rainforest tree that fans out from the trunk to provide support
byrnie
noun : a shirt of chain mail worn as defensive armor
byte
noun : a unit of digital information storage equal to eight bits