English to English Dictionary

banishment

The punishment of being sent away from a country or place.

bank account

An arrangement with a bank whereby a customer can deposit and withdraw money.

bantamweight

A weight class in certain sports (such as boxing, wrestling, and MMA) heavier than flyweight and lighter than featherweight.

barb

A sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fishhook, or similar item, angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.

beacon

A fire or light set up on a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or landmark.

benchmark

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

beneath

At a lower level or layer than; under.

benign

Gentle and kind.

benignity

Kindness or tolerance arising from mildness or gentleness of disposition.

benzene

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon that is a important industrial solvent and starting material for many organic compounds.

biannual

Occurring twice a year; semiyearly.

biennial

Taking place once every two years.