Words that start with B

Bright blue birds bite bruised bananas.

Bis forBoundary

The boundary of something is the edge or border of an area. The wall in the picture marks the boundary of ancient China.

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.

Bis forBourbon

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

Bis forBovine

An animal is bovine if it is the cow family.
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.
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.
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.
A bow in music is a type of curved stick that has a tensioned length of horsehair (or synthetic material) along one side. The hair is slighty rough, and is used to play string instruments like the violin or cello by drawing the hairs across the strings of the instrument. The friction of the hair against the strings causes them to vibrate, and create a sound.
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.

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.