English to English Dictionary

bombardment

A continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.

bothersome

Causing annoyance or inconvenience; troublesome.

bouillon

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, poultry, or vegetables in water.

boulder

A large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by weathering and erosion.

bouncy

Tending to bounce or spring back when hit or dropped.

bounding

The action of leaping or moving with large steps; running with a bouncing motion.

breathtaking

Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breath away.

briar

Any prickly shrub, especially the brier, or a pipe made from the root of the white heath.

bribery

The crime of giving or offering a bribe, or of accepting one.

briefcase

A flat, rectangular bag used for carrying books, papers, or documents.

briefing

A meeting for giving information or instructions.

brittle

Hard but liable to break easily when subjected to pressure.