English Words Starting With B

• ballroom

  nounB1
  /ˈbɔːlruːm/A large room used for formal social dancing events, especially those characterized by traditional partner dances.
• ballroom dance

  nounC1
  /ˈbɔːlruːm ˌdɑːns/A formal style of social dancing performed by couples, following specific step patterns and rhythms, typically in a large hall or ballroom.
• ballroom dancing

  nounB1
  /ˈbɔːlruːm ˌdɑːnsɪŋ/A formal style of social dancing performed by couples, following specific, standardized steps and patterns.
• balls

  interjectionplural-nounB2
  /bɔːlz/Plural of 'ball': spherical objects used in games and sports.
• balls-up

  nounverbLow (C1-C2)
  /ˈbɔːlz ʌp/A mistake or situation resulting in confusion and failure, often due to incompetence or mismanagement.
• ballup

  nounLow (primarily informal, slang; more common historically)
  /ˈbɔːlʌp/To confuse, muddle, or make a mess of something; to cause a state of chaos or disorganization.
• ballwin

  nounVery Low (C2+)
  /ˈbɔːl.wɪn/A proper noun referring to a place name, most commonly the city of Ballwin, Missouri, in the United States.
• ballyhoo

  nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
  /ˌbæliˈhuː/extravagant publicity, sensational promotion, or noisy commotion, often exaggerated or misleading.
• ballymena

  nounVery Low
  /ˌbæliˈmiːnə/A town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
• ballymoney

  nounLow
  /ˌbæliˈmʌni/The proper noun for a market town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
• ballyrag

  verbverb-transitiveLow
  /ˈbælɪræɡ/to scold or criticize someone harshly and loudly; to bully, harass, or browbeat someone.
• balm

  nounC1
  /bɑːm/A fragrant, soothing ointment or preparation used to heal or relieve pain.
• balm-of-gilead

  nounRare
  /ˌbɑːm əv ˈɡɪl.i.æd/A fragrant, resinous substance obtained from certain trees, historically used for its medicinal or soothing properties; by extension, any healing or comforting agent.
• balmacaan

  nounC2
  /ˌbælməˈkɑːn/A loose, single-breasted overcoat, typically made of tweed, with raglan sleeves and a small, turned-down collar.
• balmain

  nounLow (Proper noun, niche within fashion/luxury contexts)
  /ˈbælmeɪn/A luxury fashion house founded in Paris, France, known for high-end clothing, accessories, and fragrances.
• balmain bug

  nounLow (outside Australia and culinary contexts)
  /ˌbæl.meɪn ˈbʌɡ/A type of edible marine crustacean (specifically, a species of slipper lobster) found in Australian coastal waters, especially around New South Wales.
• balmer

  nounRare
  /ˈbɑːlmə/A surname, particularly associated with the astronomer Anders Jonas Ångström's assistant and a series of spectral lines in atomic physics named after him.
• balmer series

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːmə ˈsɪəriːz/A specific series of spectral emission lines of hydrogen in the visible spectrum, corresponding to electron transitions from higher energy levels to the second energy level (n=2).
• balmoral

  nounC2
  /bælˈmɒrəl/A type of laced boot, ankle-high, or a Scottish castle.
• balmung

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈbælmʌŋ/The name of a legendary sword from Germanic mythology, most famously wielded by the hero Siegfried/Sigurd.

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