English Words Starting With B

• back molding

  nounLow
  /ˈbæk ˈməʊldɪŋ/A trim or molding applied to the rear of an architectural or cabinet feature, such as a door or panel, to conceal the junction or provide a finished appearance.
• back mutation

  nounVery Low / Technical
  /ˈbak mjuːˈteɪʃən/A specific type of sound change in historical linguistics where a back vowel (e.g., /a/, /o/, /u/) in a syllable is influenced (mutated) by a following front vowel or /j/ (a 'y' sound) in the next syllable, causing the back vowel to become more fronted.
• back nine

  nounC1
  /ˌbæk ˈnaɪn/The second half of an 18-hole golf course, holes 10 through 18.
• back number

  nounLow-frequency
  /ˌbæk ˈnʌmbə/A past issue of a periodical, such as a magazine or newspaper; something that is out of date or no longer relevant.
• back of bourke

  nounC1
  /ˌbak əv ˈbɜːk/A very remote or isolated rural area, far from major population centres or services.
• back off

  verbB2
  /ˌbæk ˈɒf/To move backwards away from something or someone, often to create distance; to withdraw or retreat from a confrontation or difficult situation.
• back office

  nounB2
  /ˌbæk ˈɒf.ɪs/The internal administrative and support departments of a business that are not directly involved with customer-facing activities.
• back order

  nounB2
  /ˈbæk ˌɔː.dər/A situation where a product is temporarily unavailable but will be supplied later.
• back out

  verbB1-B2
  /ˌbæk ˈaʊt/To withdraw from a commitment, promise, or agreement, especially at the last minute.
• back pass

  nounB2
  /ˌbæk ˈpɑːs/A defensive pass in football (soccer) where a player passes the ball backwards towards their own goal or to a teammate positioned deeper.
• back passage

  nounLow
  /ˌbæk ˈpæs.ɪdʒ/The rectum or anal canal, used especially in British English as a euphemistic or medical term.
• back pay

  nounB2
  /ˌbæk ˈpeɪ/Wages that are owed to an employee for work already performed, typically due to delayed payment or an official adjustment.
• back plastering

  nounLow
  /ˈbæk ˌplɑːstərɪŋ/The construction technique of applying plaster to the reverse side of a wall or panel, typically to provide additional support, finish, or as part of restoration work.
• back pressure

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈbæk ˌpreʃ.ə/A resisting pressure, especially pressure opposing the desired flow of fluid or gas in a system.
• back projection

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌbæk prəˈdʒek.ʃən/A technique where a pre‑recorded moving image is projected onto a screen behind actors or presenters, creating the illusion that they are in a different location.
• back rest

  nounB2
  /ˈbæk ˌrest/A support, often cushioned, for a person's back, especially on a seat or chair.
• back river

  nounLow
  /ˌbæk ˈrɪvə/A secondary, often smaller or slower-moving branch of a river that diverges from the main stream, typically found in a river delta or in a complex network of waterways.
• back road

  nounB1
  /ˌbæk ˈrəʊd/A minor, less-travelled road, often rural or unpaved, that avoids main routes or highways.
• back room

  nounB1
  /ˌbæk ˈruːm/A room at the rear or less accessible part of a building; often one used for storage, less formal activities, or away from public view.
• back row

  nounB1
  /ˌbæk ˈrəʊ/the row of seats furthest from the front; the last line of players in certain sports.

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