Words that start with B

A block is a piece of wood, stone or another kind of masonry that is used to build things out of.
Blocks can be very big and used to make buildings from, or very small and used as a children's toy.
A block is also a word used to describe a lot of small places that you live, like flats or apartments, that are joined together into one building.
Block is also used to describe something that stops something else from happening, like when you have writer's block you can't have any good ideas.

A blog, shortened from "web log", is a website written by an individual or a small group about a particular subject. Blogs can be professional or personal, and often contain images and links in addition to writing.

Blonde, also spelt blond, is a hair colour. Blonde is a pale, yellowish colour.

A blood vessel is a tube in the body that carries blood. Blood vessels form a large network reaching almost every part of the body. The three main types are arteries, veins, and capillaries.

A bloom might be a single flower, all the flowers on a plant, or the fact that the plant is flowering. The trees in the picture are in full bloom.

A blot is an uneven spot or stain. When you say blot, you usually mean a blot of ink on paper.

Blouse is another word for shirt, a garment of clothing that covers a person's torso and arms.

A blowdrier, blowdryer, or hair dryer is a small electric device that blows hot air from one end. It can be pointed at your hair while it is still damp, and the warm air dries your hair. Blowdriers can also be used to make your hair into a new style.

Blue cheese is made from milk and special molds. These molds create blue or green veins and give the cheese a strong smell and taste. Blue cheese may range in texture from soft and creamy to firm and crumbly.

Famous varieties of blue cheese include Roquefort from France, Stilton from England, and Gorgonzola from Italy.

Blue heelers, also called Australian cattle dogs, are a medium-sized, energetic dog that was originally bred to herd cattle. They have dense, coarse hair. When they are kept as a pet rather than a working dog, they need lots of exercise and activities to keep them occupied or they get bored and destructive. As they herd cattle by nipping at them, they can be a nippy dog and will need chew toys. They can become very loyal to their owners and aggressive to anyone else they consider a threat.