Words that start with B

Bright blue birds bite bruised bananas.

Bis forBudget

A budget is a document where you keep track of the amount of money you have coming in and going out. You might make a budget to keep track of your expenses when you are trying to save up to buy something.

Bis forBuffalo

Scientific name: syncerus caffer
The African buffalo is a type of large cow. It has a bad temperament and has never been domesticated. There are still large herds of buffalo throughout Africa.

Bis forBug

A bug is a slang word for any insect or anything that is like an insect, for example a spider. You might also use bug as another word for annoy, as in "stop bugging me". A bug is also a covert listening device, used to spy on what other people are talking about.

Bis forBuick

Buick is a brand of car made by GM in the United States.

Bis forBuild

You build something when you make it by putting together lots of smaller parts. The woman in the picture is building something out of lego.

Bis forBuilding

A building is a large, man-made structure. Most buildings are very big, and are places for many people to live and work. A building where only a very small number of people live is called a house.

Bis forBulb

A bulb is a part of a plant that is usually below the ground, or partly below the ground. Bulbs are usually quite spherical but pointed at the top like a teardrop. Bulbs grow roots from the bottom and leaves from the top. Some types of plants that grow from bulbs are onions, lilies and tulips. Anything that has a similar shape to a bulb may also be called a bulb, such as the bulb at the bottom of an old fashioned thermometer.

Bis forBulbul

Scientific name: family: pycnonotidae
Bulbuls are a family of medium-sized songbirds. They are found in most haitats, with African bulbuls being found mainly in rainforests. Bulbuls can be found in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Indonesia and even Japan.

Bis forBull

A bull is a male cow. The meat from a cow is called beef. Bulls do not give milk.
Bull terriers are a breed of dog with a distinctive "egg shaped" head and triangular eyes. They were originally bred to hunt vermin and for animal blood sports. Bull terriers are loyal, polite and obedient and make good family pets, but need firm leadership and supervision. They don't like being left alone, so will not be for everyone. They are a very energetic dog and may be boisterous around very small children. They are not suitable for a household with other pets as they may be aggressive towards them, and are recommended for experienced dog owners.