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bawl to cry loudly or strongly; wail. [2 definitions]
bawl out (informal) to scold loudly.
bay1 a part of a sea or lake that cuts into a coastline and is partly surrounded by land.
Bay of Bengal a bay of the Indian Ocean bordered mostly by India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
bayonet a weapon like a knife attached to the front end of a rifle for use in close fighting.
bayou a stream that moves slowly through a swamp or marsh. Bayous are found in the southern United States.
bazaar an outdoor street market made up of rows of little shops or stalls where people buy and sell things. [2 definitions]
B.C.1 abbreviation of "before Christ." These letters are placed after a date that is earlier than the birth of Christ. [2 definitions]
Be symbol of the chemical element beryllium.
be to live or exist. [8 definitions]
be- a prefix that means "to cause to be." [2 definitions]
beach the land at the edge of a lake, ocean, or other body of water. A beach slopes gently toward the water and usually has sand or pebbles. [2 definitions]
beach ball a large, air-filled ball of brightly colored plastic, usually used for games played in or near the water.
beacon a signal of light or radio waves that guides or warns ships or aircraft.
bead a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. [3 definitions]
beagle a breed of dog. Beagles are small dogs with short legs, drooping ears, and smooth fur that is usually black, tan, and white.
beak the hard, curved mouth parts of a bird; bill.
beaker an open glass container with a flat bottom and a pouring spout. Beakers are used by chemists and other scientists.
beam a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. [5 definitions]
bean the seed or seed pod of certain plants. Many kinds of beans are eaten as a vegetable. [4 definitions]
bear1 to carry. [7 definitions]