| both |
We use both when we want to say the same thing about each of two things. If you say that both cats are black, it means that not just one cat is black, but the other cat is black too. [3 definitions] |
| Botswana |
Botswana is a country in Africa. Some of its neighbors are Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa. Botswana is a dry country with both desert and mountains. Raising cattle is one of the ways people in Botswana make a living. Another way is by mining to get diamonds and valuable metals. Botswana is home to many wild animals, such as elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, zebras, and buffalo. |
| bottle |
A bottle is something people use to hold things like water, milk, or juice. A bottle is more narrow at the top than at the bottom, and it's usually made of glass or plastic. |
| bottom |
The bottom is the lowest or deepest part of something. [3 definitions] |
| bounce |
When something bounces, it springs back after hitting something. [2 definitions] |
| bouquet |
A bouquet is a bunch of cut flowers that have been chosen to go together. A bouquet is often given as a gift. You can hold a bouquet in your hand and carry it, or you can put the flowers in water in a vase. A bride often carries a beautiful bouquet at her wedding. |
| bow1 |
When you bow, you bend your head or top half of your body forward. When you bow, it sends a message to other people. Sometimes bowing means "Thank you," and sometimes it means "Hello. I show respect to you." Sometimes it means "Yes, I will do what you asked." |
| bow2 |
A bow is a knot that is easy to make loose. Bows have two or more loops and are often used to tie string and ribbon. Sometimes bows are used just for decoration. Bows can be very pretty when they have many loops. [3 definitions] |
| bowl1 |
A bowl is a deep dish used for holding certain kinds of food, like soup, cereal, or salad. It is usually round. We often use bowls for mixing things before baking or cooking. |
| bowling |
Bowling is a kind of game or sport. In bowling, people roll a heavy ball down a long wooden floor and try to hit some standing pieces of wood called pins. People score points when the pins fall down. |
| bow tie |
A bow tie is a long thin piece of material that goes around the neck and is tied in front in a very simple, flat bow. Bow ties are worn usually by men or boys, and they are most often worn on fancy occasions. |
| box1 |
A box is a container made of stiff material such as cardboard or wood. Boxes usually have four sides, a bottom, and a top called a lid. |
| boy |
A boy is a male child or a young male person. If someone is a boy, he is not an adult yet. |
| bracelet |
A bracelet is a piece of jewelry that you wear around your wrist or arm. |
| Brahmaputra River |
The Brahmaputra River is one of the important rivers of Asia. The river begins in the high mountains of Tibet. From there, it flows into India and finally through the country of Bangladesh. Sometimes the Brahmaputra River is so wide that you can't see the other side! |
| braid |
When you braid something like hair or cloth, you take three long pieces and weave them over and under each other to make one long piece like a rope. [2 definitions] |
| brain |
The brain is the part of the body that is inside your head. You use your brain to think and learn and to control the actions of your body. |
| branch |
A branch is a part of a tree or bush. Branches grow out from the main part of the tree. |
| brass |
Brass is a bright, yellow metal that is used to make tools, instruments, and other things. Brass looks similar to gold. |
| brave |
When you are ready to do something even if you are afraid, you are brave. |
| Brazil |
Brazil is a large country in South America. The Amazon River flows through the northern part of the country. This part of Brazil is covered by rainforest. Most people in South America speak Spanish, but people in Brazil speak Portuguese, the language of Portugal. |