| burly |
having a large, husky, and strong body. |
| Burma |
a country in southeastern Asia. Burma became known as Myanmar in 1989. Rangoon (or Yangon) is the capital of Burma. |
| Burmese |
of or having to do with the country of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) or with its people, culture, language, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| burn |
to be in flames; be on fire. [8 definitions] |
| burn down |
to destroy with fire. [2 definitions] |
| burner |
the part of a furnace or stove that gives off heat or flame. |
| burn out |
to stop burning, or to stop functioning because of excessive friction or heat. [2 definitions] |
| burnt |
a past tense and past participle of "burn." |
| burn the midnight oil |
to stay awake very late for work or study. |
| burp |
(informal) the act of letting gas out from the mouth in a loud manner; belch. [3 definitions] |
| burrito |
a Mexican food made of a flour tortilla stuffed with meat, cheese, beans, and other foods. |
| burro |
a small donkey often used to carry supplies. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. [3 definitions] |
| burst |
to break, open up, or explode suddenly. [7 definitions] |
| Burundi |
a central African country between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital of Burundi is Gitega. |
| bury |
to cover in the ground with dirt. [2 definitions] |
| bury one's head in the sand |
to avoid the truth. |
| bury the hatchet |
to make peace; forget past conflicts. |
| bus1 |
a long motor vehicle with many rows of seats used to carry large numbers of people. Buses usually travel along a regular route. [3 definitions] |
| bush1 |
a low plant with many woody branches; shrub. |
| bushel1 |
in the US, a unit of measure equal to 4 pecks or 32 quarts, used for measuring grain and other dry products. [2 definitions] |