Words that start with B

Bis forBouquet

A group of flowers gathered together so you can hold them or put them in a vase is called a bouquet, or sometimes just a bunch. Brides often carry a bouquet of flowers when they get married.

Wedding, Collective

Photo by Dinner Series

Bis forBourbon

Bourbon is a kind of whiskey made in the United States, usually from corn.

Drinks

Photo by William Warby

Bis forBovine

An animal is bovine if it is the cow family.

Warm blood

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Bis forBow (knot)

A bow is a special kind of pretty knot that leaves two big loops, and is usually made of ribbon in hair ties or on a dress. You often see bows at Christmas time as decorations or on presents.

Accessories

Photo by Steve & Jemma Copley

A bow is a weapon that is used to fire arrows at a target. Someone who uses a bow and arrows is called an archer. A bow can be used for hunting animals, target practise for sport, or as a weapon in war.

Weapons

Photo by Quinn Dombrowski

Bis forBow (motion)

Bowing is a way of greeting or acknowledging someone, or a mark of respect. You bow by lowering the top half of your body. In some countries, you can bow just by lowering your head.

Motion, Verbs

Photo by Planetlight

Bis forBow (ship)

The bow of a ship is the front end. It is easy to remember the bow as the pointy end of the ship, and the stern is the back or blunt end.

Nautical

Photo by Erich Stüssi

Bis forBow tie

A bow tie is something men sometimes wear around their necks on formal occasions. You usually wear a bow tie with a tuxedo.

Accessories

Photo by Kirrily Robert

Bis forBowl

A bowl is a shallow vessel with an open top that you eat out of. Bowls are usually used for cereal, soups and sometimes noodles or pasta.

Containers, Table setting

Photo by Felix E. Guerrero

Bis forBox

Boxes are something you store things in. When you buy an appliance from a shop it often comes in a box. Boxes can be made of simple cardboard, or can be very fancy wooden boxes. A box that is big enough makes a great cubbyhouse. The box in the picture is big enough to fit a girl inside.

Containers