| 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] |
| bear2 |
a large furry mammal with a short tail. Bears are omnivorous; they may eat plants, honey, insects, fish, and small mammals. There are several kinds of bears, including black bears, brown bears, grizzly bears, and polar bears. |
| beard |
the hair growing on a man's face. [2 definitions] |
| bearing |
the way a person acts, behaves, stands, or walks. [4 definitions] |
| bear up |
to work through something difficult without giving up; endure. |
| bear with |
be patient with. |
| beast |
any animal other than a human, especially a mammal with four legs. [2 definitions] |