A Kids’ Dictionary

Baby – a very young child. The baby is sleeping.

Back – rear part. My back hurts.

Bad – not good. This food is bad.

Bag – container to carry things. I have a school bag.

Bake – cook in oven. Mom will bake a cake.

Ball – round object. He kicked the ball.

Ban – stop something. They ban smoking.

Band – music group. The band is playing.

Bank – place for money. I went to the bank.

Bar – long piece. Chocolate bar is sweet.

Bare – without cover. His feet are bare.

Bark – sound of a dog. The dog will bark.

Barn – farm building. The cow is in the barn.

Base – bottom part. The base is strong.

Basic – simple. This is a basic rule.

Basket – container for items. Put apples in basket.

Bat – flying animal. A bat flies at night.

Bath – washing body. I take a bath daily.

Battle – fight. The battle was long.

Beach – sandy place near sea. We play at beach.

Beam – ray of light. Sun beam shines.

Bean – small seed. I like green beans.

Bear – large wild animal. The bear is big.

Beat – hit. Do not beat others.

Beautiful – very pretty. The flower is beautiful.

Because – for a reason. I stayed because it rained.

Become – grow to be. She will become a doctor.

Bed – place to sleep. I sleep on my bed.

Bee – flying insect. A bee makes honey.

Beef – meat from cow. We ate beef curry.

Before – earlier than. Finish before dinner.

Begin – start. Let us begin now.

Behind – at the back of. Stand behind me.

Believe – think true. I believe you.

Bell – ringing object. The bell rang loudly.

Below – under. The ball is below the table.

Belt – strip worn on waist. Wear your belt.

Bench – long seat. Sit on the bench.

Bend – curve. Bend your knees.

Berry – small fruit. The berry is sweet.

Best – better than all. She is the best student.

Better – more good. I feel better now.

Between – in the middle of. Sit between us.

Beyond – farther than. The hill is beyond river.

Bible – holy book. She reads the Bible.

Bicycle – two-wheel vehicle. I ride my bicycle.

Big – large. The elephant is big.

Bill – money to pay. Pay the bill.

Bird – animal with wings. The bird can fly.

Birth – coming into life. Her birth was in May

Birthday – day of birth. Today is my birthday.

Biscuit – baked snack. I ate a biscuit.

Bite – cut with teeth. Do not bite nails.

Bitter – sharp taste. The medicine is bitter.

Black – dark color. The cat is black.

Blade – sharp edge. The blade is sharp.

Blame – say someone did wrong. Do not blame him.

Blank – empty. The page is blank.

Blanket – warm cover. Use a blanket at night.

Blast – strong explosion. We heard a blast.

Bleed – lose blood. His finger will bleed.

Blend – mix together. Blend the fruits.

Bless – wish good. God bless you.

Blind – cannot see. The old man is blind.

Block – stop movement. Do not block the road.

Blood – red liquid in body. Blood is important.

Bloom – flower open. Roses bloom in spring.

Blow – move air. Blow the candle.

Blue – color of sky. The sky is blue.

Board – flat piece. Write on the board.

Boat – water vehicle. We ride in a boat.

Body – whole physical form. Exercise keeps body fit.

Boil – heat until bubbles form. Boil the water.

Bold – brave. He is bold.

Bone – hard part inside body. The dog chews bone.

Book – pages to read. I read a book.

Boom – loud sound. We heard a boom.

Boost – increase. Milk boosts health.

Boot – strong shoe. Wear your boots.

Border – edge of area. Cross the border.

Borrow – take and return. Borrow my pen.

Boss – leader. She is my boss.

Both – two together. Both are happy.

Bottle – container for liquid. Fill the bottle.

Bottom – lowest part. Look at the bottom.

Bounce – jump back. The ball will bounce.

Bow – bend forward. Bow to teacher.

Bowl – round dish. Soup is in bowl.

Box – square container. Put it in box.

Boy – male child. The boy is playing.

Brain – organ for thinking. Use your brain.

Branch – part of tree. Bird sits on branch.

Brave – not afraid. The soldier is brave.

Bread – baked food. I eat bread daily.

Break – separate into pieces. Do not break glass.

Breakfast – morning meal. Eat breakfast early.

Breath – air taken in. Take a deep breath.

Breeze – light wind. Cool breeze blows.

Brick – building block. House is made of brick.

Bridge – road over water. Cross the bridge.

Bright – full of light. The sun is bright.

Bring – carry here. Bring your book.

Broad – wide. The road is broad.

Broken – damaged. The toy is broken.

Brother – male sibling. My brother is tall.

Brown – dark color. The dog is brown.

Brush – clean with tool. Brush your teeth.

Bubble – air ball in liquid. Soap makes bubbles.

Bucket – open container. Fill the bucket.

Build – make something. They build a house.

Bulb – electric light. Turn on the bulb.

Bull – male cow. The bull is strong.

Bullet – small metal shot. The gun fired a bullet.

Bunch – group of things. A bunch of grapes.

Burn – damage by fire. Do not burn paper.

Burst – break open. The balloon will burst.

Bus – large vehicle. I go by bus.

Bush – small plant. Hide behind bush.

Business – work activity. He runs a business.

Busy – having much to do. I am busy.

Butter – milk product. Spread butter on bread.

Button – small fastener. Press the button.

Buy – get by paying. Buy some milk.

Buzz – low sound. Bees buzz loudly.

By – near or beside. Sit by me.

Bypass – go around. Cars bypass traffic.

Bamboo – tall grass plant. Pandas eat bamboo.

Balance – keep steady. Balance on one foot.

Balcony – small outside platform. Stand on balcony.

Ballet – dance style. She learns ballet.

Balloon – air-filled toy. The balloon floats.

Banana – yellow fruit. I eat banana daily.

Bandage – cloth for wound. Put bandage on cut.

Bang – loud hit sound. Door closed with bang.

Barcode – black line code. Scan the barcode.

Bargain – good deal. This shirt is bargain.

Barrel – large round container. Oil is in barrel.

Basement – lower floor. The basement is cool.

Basil – green herb. Add basil to soup.

Basketball – sport with hoop. We play basketball.

Battery – power cell. Charge the battery.

Battlefield – place of fight. Soldiers stood on battlefield.

Beacon – guiding light. The lighthouse is beacon.

Bead – small round piece. She wears bead necklace.

Beak – bird’s mouth. The bird has sharp beak.

Beam – long piece. The roof has beam.

Beard – hair on chin. He has long beard.

Beast – wild animal. Lion is a beast.

Beauty – quality of being pretty. Nature has beauty.

Beaver – water animal. Beaver builds dam.

Bedroom – sleeping room. My bedroom is clean.

Beehive – home of bees. Honey is in beehive.

Beetle – small insect. A beetle crawls.

Beg – ask strongly. Do not beg.

Behavior – way of acting. Good behavior matters.

Belong – be owned by. This book belongs to me.

Benchpress – weight exercise. He does benchpress.

Beneath – under. Shoes are beneath bed.

Benefit – good result. Exercise has benefit.

Betray – break trust. Do not betray friends.

Beware – be careful. Beware of dog.

Beyond – far away. Mountains lie beyond.

Bible – holy book. He reads Bible daily.

Bid – offer price. He made a bid.

Billion – one thousand million. He won a billion.

Bind – tie together. Bind the books.

Bingo – game of numbers. We played bingo.

Biology – study of life. Biology is interesting.

Birthday – day you were born. Happy birthday!

Biscuit – crunchy snack. I like biscuit.

Bison – large wild animal. Bison lives in plains.

Bitterly – in a sad way. She cried bitterly.

Blaze – big fire. Forest caught blaze.

Bleach – clean with chemical. Bleach the clothes.

Blessing – good gift. Family is blessing.

Blink – close eyes quickly. Blink your eyes.

Blizzard – heavy snowstorm. Blizzard covered roads.

Blob – small soft lump. There is blob of paint.

Blond – light yellow hair. She has blond hair.

Bloodshed – spilling blood. War causes bloodshed.

Blossom – flower. Cherry blossom is pretty.

Blouse – women’s shirt. She wears blue blouse.

Blunt – not sharp. Knife is blunt.

Blush – turn red face. She began to blush.

Boarding – getting on. Boarding starts soon.

Boast – brag. Do not boast.

Bodyguard – protector. The star has bodyguard.

Bolt – metal fastener. Tighten the bolt.

Bond – connection. They share bond.

Bonfire – outdoor fire. We made bonfire.

Bonus – extra reward. He got bonus.

Bookmark – page holder. Use bookmark.

Boomerang – curved throwing stick. Boomerang comes back.

Booth – small stall. Ticket booth is open.

Borderline – near limit. His score is borderline.

Borrower – one who borrows. Borrower returned book.

Botany – study of plants. She studies botany.

Bouquet – bunch of flowers. She got bouquet.

Boutique – small shop. Dress from boutique.

Bowling – game with pins. We play bowling

Buttermilk – sour milk drink. I drink buttermilk.

Buzzing – making low sound. Bees are buzzing.

Bygone – past time. In bygone days…

Bylaw – local rule. Follow the bylaw.

Byproduct – extra result. Smoke is a byproduct.

Byroad – small road. We walked on byroad.

Byword – famous example. Honesty is byword for him.

Bystander – person watching event. A bystander called police.

Babysit – care for child. She will babysit tonight.

Backbone – spine. The backbone supports body.

Backdrop – background scene. Mountains form backdrop.

Backpack – school bag. Carry your backpack.

Backward – moving back. Take a backward step.

Backyard – area behind house. Play in backyard.

Bacteria – tiny living germs. Bacteria can cause sickness.

Badger – wild animal. The badger digs holes.

Badminton – racket sport. We play badminton.

Baffled – confused. He felt baffled.

Baggage – travel bags. Collect your baggage.

Bagpipe – musical instrument. He plays bagpipe.

Bail – money for release. He paid bail.

Bait – food to catch fish. Use bait for fishing.

Bakery – place selling bread. Buy bread from bakery.

Balaclava – warm face cover. Wear balaclava in snow.

Balancebeam – gym tool. She walks on balancebeam.

Balconyrail – safety bar. Hold the balconyrail.

Ballpark – baseball field. Game is at ballpark.

Ballroom – large dance hall. They danced in ballroom.

Bambooze – trick someone. Do not bamboozle friends.

Bandana – head cloth. He wears bandana.

Bandit – robber. The bandit ran away.

Banjo – string instrument. He plays banjo.

Banker – bank worker. The banker is helpful.

Banknote – paper money. This banknote is new.

Bankrupt – having no money left. The shop went bankrupt.

Banner – large sign. Hang the banner.

Banquet – big meal. They held a banquet.

Baptism – church ceremony. The baptism was special.

Barber – hair cutter. The barber cut my hair.

Barcode – printed code lines. Scan the barcode.

Barefoot – without shoes. He walked barefoot.

Bargain – good price. That dress is bargain.

Baritone – deep singing voice. He has baritone voice.

Barnyard – farm area. Animals run in barnyard.

Barricade – barrier. Police set barricade.

Barrier – wall or block. Fence is barrier.

Baseball – bat and ball sport. We watch baseball.

Baseline – starting point. Draw the baseline.

Basin – bowl for washing. Wash hands in basin.

Basketful – full basket. She carried basketful of fruits

Bracket – curved mark ( ). Put the answer in bracket.

Brainy – very smart. She is brainy.

Brake – stop a vehicle. Press the brake.

Brand – type of product. This is a famous brand.

Brass – yellow metal. The bell is made of brass.

Bravery – being brave. The soldier showed bravery.

Breadth – width of something. Measure the breadth.

Breathe – take in air. Breathe slowly.

Brew – make tea or coffee. Brew some tea.

Bride – woman getting married. The bride looks happy.

Bridegroom – man getting married. The bridegroom smiled.

Brief – short. Give a brief answer.

Brilliant – very bright or smart. She is brilliant.

Brisk – quick and active. He took a brisk walk.

Broadcast – send on TV or radio. They broadcast the news.

Broom – tool for sweeping. Use the broom.

Brotherhood – friendship. They share brotherhood.

Browser – internet program. Open the browser.

Bruise – dark mark on skin. He has a bruise.

Brunch – meal between breakfast and lunch. We ate brunch.

Brutal – very harsh. The storm was brutal.

Bubblegum – chewing gum. She likes bubblegum.

Budget – money plan. Make a budget.

Buffalo – large wild animal. Buffalo lives in fields.

Bug – small insect. A bug crawls.

Buggy – small cart. The baby sits in buggy.

Builder – person who builds. The builder works hard.

Building – large structure. That building is tall.

Bulldog – type of dog. The bulldog looks strong.

Bulldozer – heavy machine. Bulldozer moves dirt.

Bulletin – short news message. Read the bulletin.

Bully – person who hurts others. Do not be a bully.

Bumper – car protector. The bumper is broken.

Bundle – group of items tied together. Carry the bundle.

Bungalow – one-floor house. They live in bungalow.

Bunk – sleeping bed. He sleeps on top bunk.

Burden – heavy load. Do not carry burden alone.

Burger – meat sandwich. I ate a burger.

Burglar – house thief. Police caught the burglar.

Burial – putting in ground. The burial was quiet.

Burlap – rough cloth. The sack is burlap.

Bursting – breaking open. The balloon is bursting.

Bury – put in ground. Bury the treasure.

Busdriver – person who drives bus. The busdriver is kind.

Bushy – full of bushes. The garden is bushy.

Businessman – man in business. He is a businessman.

Businesswoman – woman in business. She is a businesswoman.

Bust – break suddenly. The pipe will bust.

Butcher – person who sells meat. The butcher cuts meat.

Butterfly – colorful flying insect. A butterfly is pretty

Bass – deep sound. He sings bass.

Bathe – wash body. Bathe daily.

Bathrobe – loose home coat. Wear bathrobe.

Bathroom – room with toilet. The bathroom is clean.

Batsman – cricket player. The batsman hit ball.

Battleaxe – large axe. The warrior held battleaxe.

Battleship – war ship. The battleship sailed.

Bay – part of sea. The boat rests in bay.

Bayleaf – cooking leaf. Add bayleaf to soup.

Beagle – small dog. The beagle is friendly.

Beaker – lab glass. Pour water in beaker.

Beanbag – soft chair. Sit on beanbag.

Beanstalk – plant stem. The beanstalk grew tall.

Bearable – can handle. The pain is bearable.

Beardtrim – cut beard. He got beardtrim.

Beastly – very bad. The smell is beastly.

Beautify – make pretty. Beautify the garden.

Becoming – suitable. Blue is becoming color.

Bedbug – tiny biting insect. Bedbug bites hurt.

Bedrock – solid rock base. The house stands on bedrock.

Bedtime – time to sleep. It is bedtime.

Beech – type of tree. Beech tree is tall.

Beefy – strong and heavy. He looks beefy.

Beeline – straight path. Make a beeline home.

Beetroot – red vegetable. Beetroot is healthy.

Beforehand – earlier. Finish work beforehand.

Beggar – poor person asking money. The beggar sat outside.

Beginner – new learner. She is a beginner.

Behalf – for someone. On behalf of class.

Behave – act nicely. Behave properly.

Behavioral – about actions. Behavioral study is important.

Behold – look at. Behold the view.

Being – living thing. Human being thinks.

Belief – strong thought. Keep your belief strong.

Bellboy – hotel helper. Bellboy carried bags.

Belly – stomach area. My belly is full.

Beloved – dearly loved. She is beloved teacher.

Belowground – under earth. Roots grow belowground.

Benchmark – standard point. Set a benchmark.

Beneath – under. Shoes are beneath table.

Beneficial – helpful. Milk is beneficial.

Benevolent – kind. He is benevolent man.

Bent – curved. The rod is bent.

Beret – soft round cap. She wears beret.

Berryjuice – juice from berries. Berryjuice tastes sweet.

Beside – next to. Sit beside me.

Besides – also. Besides math, I like art.

Bestie – close friend. She is my bestie.

Bet – risk money. I bet you win.

Bewitch – attract strongly. Her smile can bewitch.

Bicyclelane – bike path. Ride in bicyclelane.

Bidder – person who offers price. Highest bidder won.

Biggest – largest. This is biggest cake.

Bighearted – very kind. She is bighearted.

Bighorn – wild sheep. Bighorn climbs rocks.

Bigtoe – largest toe. My bigtoe hurts.

Biker – motorcycle rider. The biker wore helmet.

Bikini – swimwear. She wore bikini.

Bilingual – speaking two languages. He is bilingual.

Billboard – large ad board. See the billboard.

Binder – folder for papers. Keep sheets in binder.

Binoculars – tool to see far. Use binoculars to watch birds.

Biofuel – fuel from plants. Biofuel is eco-friendly.

Biography – life story book. I read his biography.

Biosphere – area of life on Earth. Protect the biosphere.

Birch – tree type. Birch tree has white bark.

Birdcage – cage for bird. Clean the birdcage.

Birdhouse – small house for birds. Hang the birdhouse.

Birthplace – place of birth. Delhi is his birthplace.

Birthdaycake – cake for birthday. Cut the birthdaycake.

Biscotti – hard cookie. She eats biscotti.

Bishop – church leader. The bishop spoke kindly.

Bitten – past of bite. The dog has bitten shoe.

Bitterly – sadly. He cried bitterly.

Blackboard – school board. Write on blackboard.

Blacksmith – metal worker. Blacksmith makes tools.

Blacktop – road surface. Cars run on blacktop.

Bladder – body organ. Bladder holds urine.

Blameless – without fault. She is blameless.

Blanketful – full of blankets. Basket was blanketful.

Blasting – exploding loudly. Blasting shook ground.

Blazer – formal jacket. He wears blazer.

Bleak – cold and sad. The day is bleak.

Bleary – tired eyes. He looks bleary.

Blender – mixing machine. Use blender for juice.

Blessed – given good things. We are blessed.

Blindfold – cloth over eyes. Wear blindfold.

Blinker – light signal. Turn on blinker.

Blister – bubble on skin. He has blister.

Blizzardy – snowy weather. It is blizzardy today.

Blockade – closing path. Army made blockade.

Blockbuster – very popular movie. The film is blockbuster.

Bloodbank – place storing blood. Donate at bloodbank.

Bloodline – family line. Royal bloodline continues.

Bloodstream – flowing blood. Medicine enters bloodstream.

Blooming – flowering. Blooming roses smell nice.

Blower – air machine. Use leaf blower.

Blueprint – building plan. Check the blueprint.

Bluntly – in direct way. He spoke bluntly.

Boardwalk – wooden path. We walked on boardwalk.

Boathouse – house for boats. The boat is in the boathouse.

Bobcat – wild cat. A bobcat lives in forests.

Bodywash – soap for body. Use bodywash to bathe.

Boiler – water heating tank. The boiler heats water.

Boltcutters – tool for cutting metal. Use boltcutters to cut wire.

Bonding – forming close connection. Family bonding is important.

Bookcase – shelf for books. Books are in bookcase.

Bookend – support for books. Place bookend on shelf.

Booklet – small book. Read the booklet.

Bookshop – store that sells books. I went to bookshop.

Boomtown – fast-growing town. It became a boomtown.

Bootlace – shoe string. Tie your bootlace.

Borderland – area near border. They live in borderland.

Boredom – feeling tired of something. Boredom makes time slow.

Borrowing – taking to return later. Borrowing books is allowed.

Botanical – about plants. We visited botanical garden.

Bottlecap – lid of bottle. Open the bottlecap.

Bottleneck – narrow part causing delay. Traffic formed bottleneck.

Boulder – large rock. A boulder blocked road.

Bounceback – quick recovery. She made a bounceback.

Boundless – without limit. Her joy is boundless.

Bowstring – string of a bow. Pull the bowstring.

Boxcar – railway car. The boxcar carried goods.

Boxer – person who fights in ring. The boxer trained hard.

Boxing – fighting sport. He likes boxing.

Boyhood – time as a boy. He remembers his boyhood.

Brace – support. Wear a knee brace.

Bracelet – wrist jewelry. She wears bracelet.

Braces – teeth straighteners. He has braces.

Brackish – slightly salty. The water is brackish.

Braided – woven together. She has braided hair.

Brainstorm – think of ideas. Let us brainstorm.

Brainwash – force ideas into someone. Do not brainwash others.

Branding – marking product name. Branding helps business.

Brash – too bold. His words were brash.

Bravery – courage. She showed bravery.

Brawl – noisy fight. They had a brawl.

Breadboard – board for cutting bread. Slice on breadboard.

Breakdown – failure to work. The car had breakdown.

Breakthrough – big discovery. Scientists made breakthrough.

Breastplate – chest armor. The knight wore breastplate.

Breaststroke – swimming style. She swims breaststroke.

Breathtaking – very beautiful. The view is breathtaking.

Breezy – windy. It is a breezy day.

Bricklayer – person who builds with bricks. The bricklayer works fast.

Brickyard – place with bricks. Visit the brickyard.

Bridal – related to bride. She wore bridal dress.

Bridgework – dental repair. He needs bridgework.

Briefcase – small work bag. Carry your briefcase.

Brightness – quality of light. The brightness hurts eyes.

Brim – edge of hat. The brim is wide.

Briskly – quickly. He walked briskly.

Broadband – fast internet. We use broadband.

Broadcasting – sending TV or radio programs. She studies broadcasting.

Broccoli – green vegetable. Eat your broccoli.

Brochure – small guide book. Take the brochure.

Broker – person who sells for others. Call the broker.

Bronze – brown metal. The statue is bronze.

Bronco – wild horse. The bronco ran fast.

Brook – small stream. Water flows in brook.

Broomstick – handle of broom. Hold the broomstick.

Brotherly – kind like a brother. He gave brotherly hug.

Brownie – small chocolate cake. I ate a brownie.

Browsing – looking around. She is browsing online.

Bruised – having a bruise. His arm is bruised.

Brunette – woman with brown hair. She is brunette.

Brushwood – small branches. Burn the brushwood.

Brutally – in a harsh way. He spoke brutally.

Bubblewrap – plastic packing sheet. Wrap it in bubblewrap.

Buck – male deer. A buck runs fast.

Bucketful – full bucket. Carry a bucketful of water.

Buckled – fastened. His belt is buckled.

Buckshot – small gun pellets. The hunter used buckshot.

Buddha – religious teacher. The statue shows Buddha.

Buddy – close friend. He is my buddy.

Budgeting – planning money use. Budgeting saves money.

Buffet – meal where you serve yourself. We ate at buffet.

Bugle – brass instrument. He plays bugle.

Bulbous – round and swollen. It has bulbous nose.

Bulky – large and heavy. The bag is bulky.

Bulletproof – safe from bullets. He wore bulletproof vest.

Bulrush – tall water plant. Bulrush grows near lake.

Bumblebee – large bee. A bumblebee buzzes.

Bumpy – not smooth. The road is bumpy.

Bungalowstyle – house design type. They like bungalowstyle homes.

Bunkbed – bed with two levels. He sleeps on bunkbed.

Bunny – small rabbit. The bunny is cute.

Buoyant – able to float. Wood is buoyant.

Burglary – stealing from house. Police solved burglary.

Burgundy – dark red color. She wore burgundy dress.

Burrow – hole made by animal. Rabbit lives in burrow.

Burstingpoint – limit of strength. The bag reached burstingpoint.

Bushel – unit for grain. He bought a bushel.

Bushland – land with bushes. Animals live in bushland.

Bushfire – fire in wild land. Bushfire spread quickly.

Businesslike – serious and practical. She spoke businesslike.

Buspass – ticket for bus travel. Show your buspass.

Bustling – very busy. The market is bustling.

Butterscotch – sweet candy flavor. I like butterscotch ice cream.

Buttonhole – small hole for button. Fix the buttonhole.

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