English Words Starting With B

• barf

  nounverbC1
  /bɑːf/To vomit; to throw up the contents of one's stomach.
• barf bag

  nounC1
  /ˈbɑːf ˌbæɡ/A small bag, typically of paper or plastic, provided on airplanes or other vehicles for passengers to vomit into if they feel sick.
• barfly

  nounC1
  /ˈbɑː.flaɪ/A person who spends a lot of time drinking in bars or pubs.
• bargain

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈbɑːɡən/An agreement between parties settling what each shall give and take or perform and receive; a purchase or transaction involving a favourable price or advantageous terms.
• bargain away

  verbC1
  /ˈbɑːɡɪn əˈweɪ/To give up or lose something valuable (often a right, principle, or advantage) in exchange for something perceived as less valuable, usually as part of a negotiation or compromise.
• bargain basement

  nounB2
  /ˈbɑːɡən ˌbeɪsmənt/The physical floor of a department store where items are sold at very low prices.
• bargain bin

  nounB1
  /ˈbɑːɡən bɪn/A container or area in a shop where items are sold at very low, discounted prices, often because they are old stock, slightly damaged, or clearance items.
• bargain counter

  nounC1
  /ˈbɑːɡɪn ˌkaʊntə/A specific counter or table in a shop where items are sold at reduced prices.
• bargain for

  verbB2-C1
  /ˈbɑːɡɪn fɔː(r)/To expect or anticipate something, often something difficult or troublesome, as part of a deal or situation.
• bargain on

  verbB2
  /ˈbɑːɡɪn ɒn/To depend or count on something happening; to expect or anticipate something with confidence.
• bargaining agent

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ ˌeɪdʒənt/An organization, typically a labour union, officially recognized to represent a group of employees in negotiations with their employer.
• bargaining chip

  nounC1
  /ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ ˌtʃɪp/An asset, concession, or piece of information that one side offers or withholds during negotiations in order to gain an advantage or secure a desired outcome from the other side.
• bargaining level

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ ˌlɛv(ə)l/The specific hierarchical layer (e.g., national, sectoral, company, local) at which pay and conditions are negotiated between employers and employee representatives.
• bargaining scope

  nounC1
  /ˈbɑːɡɪnɪŋ skəʊp/The range or extent of issues, terms, or matters that are open for negotiation between parties.
• bargaining unit

  nounC1
  /ˈbɑːɡɪnɪŋ ˌjuːnɪt/A specific group of employees within a workplace who are represented by a single trade union in collective bargaining negotiations with their employer.
• barge

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /bɑːdʒ/A flat-bottomed boat for transporting heavy goods, especially on rivers and canals.
• barge couple

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbɑːdʒ ˌkʌp.l̩/A pair of large, flat-bottomed boats designed for carrying heavy freight, typically towed or pushed together.
• barge course

  nounVery Low / Technical
  /ˈbɑːdʒ ˌkɔːs/A riverboat used for transporting goods, travelling along a fixed or designated route.
• barge spike

  nounC1-C2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈbɑːdʒ spaɪk/A large, heavy nail or metal spike used in construction, particularly for securing heavy timbers or railway ties.
• bargeboard

  nounC2 / Very Low
  /ˈbɑːdʒbɔːd/A decorative wooden board, often carved, attached to the projecting edge of a gable roof to cover the rafters.

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