English Words Starting With B

• bandicoot

  nounLow
  /ˈbændɪkuːt/A small to medium-sized, omnivorous, marsupial mammal native to Australia and New Guinea, characterized by a long, pointed snout, compact body, and a rat-like appearance.
• bandido

  nounLow
  /bænˈdiːdəʊ/A robber or outlaw, typically one belonging to a gang operating in remote, rural, or border areas.
• bandinelli

  nounVery Rare
  /ˌbændɪˈnɛli/An Italian surname, historically referring to the prominent Florentine family of artists and sculptors, most notably Baccio Bandinelli (1493–1560).
• banding

  nounC1
  /ˈbændɪŋ/The act or result of forming into a band or stripe; the process of grouping or categorizing.
• bandit

  nounB2
  /ˈbændɪt/A robber or outlaw, especially one who operates as part of a group in remote or rural areas and uses force or threats.
• bandito

  nounC2
  /bænˈdiːtəʊ/A bandit, especially of the kind associated with Mexican or Latin American outlaws; a stereotypical depiction of a Mexican bandit with distinctive clothing (e.g., sombrero, ammunition belts).
• banditry

  nounC1
  /ˈbændɪtri/The criminal activities of bandits, especially robbery and violence in rural or remote areas, often involving a group of outlaws.
• bandjarmasin

  nounVery Low
  /ˌbændʒɑːˈmɑːsɪn/A city in Indonesia, the capital of South Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo.
• bandjermasin

  nounVery Rare / Obscure
  /ˌbændʒərˈmɑːsɪn/A port city in Indonesia, the capital of South Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo.
• bandkeramik

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbæntˌkɛrəmɪk/A specific type of early Neolithic pottery characterised by linear bands of incised or painted decoration.
• bandleader

  nounB2
  /ˈbændˌliːdə(r)/The person who leads a musical band, typically determining the musical programme, conducting, and often playing an instrument.
• bandlet

  nounExtremely low / Archaic / Specialised
  /ˈbændlɪt/A small, decorative band, often in architectural moulding or a ribbon-like ornament.
• bandmaster

  nounC1
  /ˈbændˌmɑːstə/A person who conducts a musical band, especially a brass, military, or marching band.
• bandobust

  nounC1
  /ˈbændəˌbʌst/Arrangements or preparations made to ensure order, especially for a large event or situation.
• bandog

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈbændɒɡ/A large dog, often of a mixed or powerful breed, kept tied or chained as a guard dog.
• bandoleer

  nounC2
  /ˌbændəˈlɪə/A shoulder belt with loops or pockets for carrying ammunition, typically worn by soldiers.
• bandolier

  nounC2
  /ˌbændəˈlɪə/A shoulder belt with loops or pockets for holding cartridges or bullets.
• bandoline

  nounObsolete / Archaic
  /ˈbandəliːn/A gummy or gelatinous substance used historically to fix or style hair, especially moustaches or side-whiskers.
• bandoneon

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˌbandəˈnɪən/A type of square concertina, particularly associated with tango music from Argentina and Uruguay.
• bandore

  nounRare
  /bænˈdɔː/A stringed musical instrument, similar to a lute or mandore, used in Renaissance and Baroque music.

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