English Words Starting With B

• barnaby

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbɑːnəbi/A given name, primarily masculine, of English origin meaning 'son of consolation' or 'son of prophecy'.
• barnacle

  nounC1
  /ˈbɑː.nə.kəl/A small marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to hard surfaces such as rocks, ship hulls, or whales.
• barnacle goose

  nounC2
  ˈbɑːnək(ə)l ɡuːsA medium-sized goose with black neck, white face, and grey body, native to Arctic regions of Europe.
• barnard

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːnəd/A proper noun, primarily a surname, but can also refer to specific institutions or places named after individuals with that surname.
• barnard's star

  nounC2
  /ˈbɑːnədz stɑː/The name of a specific star in the constellation Ophiuchus, currently the second-closest known star system to the Sun after the Alpha Centauri system.
• barnardo

  nounVery Low / Proper Noun
  /bɑːˈnɑːdəʊ/ (bahr-NAR-doh)A proper noun primarily referring to the British charity Dr Barnardo's (full name: Barnardo's), which provides support for vulnerable children and young people.
• barnaul

  nounC2
  /bɑːˈnaʊl/The name of a major city in southwestern Siberia, Russia, located at the confluence of the Barnaulka and Ob Rivers.
• barnave

  nounExtremely Rare
  /ˈbɑːneɪv/A surname of French origin, historically associated with Antoine Barnave, a prominent figure in the early French Revolution.
• barnboard

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːn.bɔːd/Planks or wooden boards salvaged from old barns, typically characterized by a weathered, rustic appearance.
• barnburner

  nounLow-medium
  /ˈbɑːnˌbɜːnə/A very exciting event, especially a close, high-scoring sports game.
• barndoor skate

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbɑːn.dɔː ˌskeɪt/A common name for Dipturus laevis, a very large species of skate (a flat cartilaginous fish related to rays) found in the western Atlantic Ocean, noted for its wide, broad body.
• barnes

  nounLow (as a common noun); High (as a proper name/surname)
  /bɑːnz/A plural noun, primarily a surname of English origin, sometimes used to refer to multiple barns or storage buildings in poetic/archaic contexts, but overwhelmingly recognized as a proper name.
• barnet

  nounLow (specific to UK slang)
  /ˈbɑː.nɪt/(UK slang) Hair, especially the hair on one's head.
• barnett

  nounLow (as a surname, place, or brand; negligible as a standard English word).
  /ˈbɑːnɪt/A topographic surname of Old English origin, typically referring to someone who lived by land cleared by burning.
• barneveldt

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈbɑːnəvɛlt/A specific variety of poultry, the Barnevelder chicken, named after the town of Barneveld in the Netherlands.
• barney

  nounverbC2 (Low frequency, colloquial/slang)
  /ˈbɑː.ni/A noisy argument, quarrel, or fight.
• barnlot

  nounRare / Highly Specialized
  /ˈbɑːnlɒt/An open area immediately surrounding a barn, typically enclosed and used for holding livestock or for farmyard activities.
• barnsley

  nounLow (as a proper noun/place name, recognized primarily in a UK or specific geographical context).
  /ˈbɑːnzli/A town in South Yorkshire, northern England.
• barnstable

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbɑːnstəb(ə)l/A proper noun, primarily the name of a town in Massachusetts, USA, and a county in Devon, England.
• barnstaple

  nounLow
  /ˈbɑːnstəpəl/A town in Devon, southwestern England, on the River Taw.

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