This list includes 66 Nouns that start with B, from “baby” to “buyer”. It focuses on common, high-frequency nouns useful for students, writers, ESL learners, and teachers.
Nouns that start with B are words naming people, places, things, or abstract ideas beginning with B. Many derive from Old English, Latin, and French, showing English’s layered vocabulary history.
Below you’ll find the table with Word, Definition, and Example.
Word: You see each base noun here; use it to find the correct word quickly and verify spelling.
Definition: Each concise definition explains the noun’s basic meaning in plain language, helping you understand usage at a glance.
Example: Short, natural sentences show how each noun appears in context, helping you learn usage and collocation patterns.
Nouns that start with B
| Noun | Countability | Frequency (per million) | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| baby | countable | 18.50 | The baby slept through the night and smiled this morning. | Plural: babies. Register: neutral. A very young child, often infant. |
| back | both | 220.00 | He hurt his back while lifting heavy boxes at work. | Plural: backs. Register: neutral. The rear or spine area of the body; also position. |
| bag | countable | 35.00 | She packed a small bag for the short weekend trip. | Plural: bags. Register: neutral. A container made of flexible material for carrying things. |
| ball | countable | 22.00 | The children kicked the ball across the schoolyard after class. | Plural: balls. Register: neutral. A round object used in games and sports. |
| band | countable | 12.00 | The band played loudly at the outdoor summer music festival. | Plural: bands. Register: neutral. A musical group or a ring-shaped strip of material. |
| bank | countable | 40.00 | I need to go to the bank to withdraw cash today. | Plural: banks. Register: neutral. A financial institution; also river edge. |
| bar | countable | 60.00 | We met at a small bar near the old theater downtown. | Plural: bars. Register: neutral/informal. Establishment serving drinks; also a long rigid piece. |
| base | countable | 10.00 | The team returned to base before their next training session. | Plural: bases. Register: neutral. Foundation or main place; starting point. |
| basket | countable | 3.50 | She carried fruit in a woven basket to the kitchen. | Plural: baskets. Register: neutral. A container made of interwoven materials for holding items. |
| bath | both | 4.00 | After work she relaxed in a hot bath to unwind. | Plural: baths. Register: neutral. Washing the body in a tub; also the tub itself. |
| battery | countable | 6.00 | My phone died because the battery drained overnight without charging. | Plural: batteries. Register: neutral. A device storing electrical energy for portable power. |
| beach | countable | 8.00 | Families walked along the beach collecting shells and sea glass. | Plural: beaches. Register: neutral. Sandy or pebbly shore beside a sea or lake. |
| bed | both | 90.00 | He made the bed quickly before leaving for work today. | Plural: beds. Register: neutral. A piece of furniture for sleeping; also the place to sleep. |
| beer | countable | 15.00 | They ordered a cold beer to drink with dinner together. | Plural: beers. Register: informal/neutral. An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain. |
| bell | countable | 5.00 | The bell rang loudly to signal the start of class. | Plural: bells. Register: neutral. A hollow metal instrument that rings when struck. |
| belt | countable | 9.00 | He tightened his belt after losing a bit of weight. | Plural: belts. Register: neutral. A strip of material worn around the waist. |
| bench | countable | 2.50 | We sat on the park bench to watch people pass. | Plural: benches. Register: neutral. A long seat for several people, often outdoors. |
| bike | countable | 14.00 | She rode her bike across town to visit a friend. | Plural: bikes. Register: informal/neutral. Short for bicycle, a two-wheeled pedal vehicle. |
| bill | countable | 25.00 | The server brought the bill after we finished our meal tonight. | Plural: bills. Register: neutral. A statement of charges; also proposed law. |
| bird | countable | 11.00 | A small bird perched on the windowsill and sang softly. | Plural: birds. Register: neutral. A warm-blooded, feathered, winged vertebrate that usually flies. |
| birthday | countable | 7.00 | They celebrated her birthday with cake, balloons, and close friends. | Plural: birthdays. Register: neutral. The anniversary of a person’s birth. |
| bit | both | 80.00 | Add a bit of salt to taste before serving the soup. | Plural: bits. Register: neutral/informal. A small piece or amount; a short time. |
| bite | countable | 6.50 | She took a bite of the hot sandwich and smiled. | Plural: bites. Register: neutral. A small amount taken by teeth; quick eating action. |
| blood | uncountable | 30.00 | The nurse drew a sample of blood for routine testing today. | Plural: (no plural). Register: neutral. The red fluid circulating in bodies; life-sustaining fluid. |
| body | countable | 170.00 | He exercises regularly to keep his body strong and healthy. | Plural: bodies. Register: neutral. The physical structure of a person or animal. |
| bone | countable | 6.50 | The dog chewed on a large bone in the backyard. | Plural: bones. Register: neutral. A hard part forming the skeleton; piece of structure. |
| book | countable | 100.00 | She borrowed a book from the library about world history. | Plural: books. Register: neutral. A written or printed work bound as pages. |
| boot | countable | 4.50 | He polished his work boots before the important job interview. | Plural: boots. Register: neutral. A sturdy shoe covering the ankle or leg. |
| bottle | countable | 20.00 | Please put the empty bottle in the recycling bin, thanks. | Plural: bottles. Register: neutral. A container with a narrow neck, often for liquids. |
| box | countable | 55.00 | She put the old photos away inside a cardboard box. | Plural: boxes. Register: neutral. A container with flat sides, used for storage. |
| boy | countable | 200.00 | The young boy learned to ride his bike this afternoon. | Plural: boys. Register: neutral. A male child or youth. |
| brain | countable | 12.50 | The doctor explained how the brain controls movement and thought. | Plural: brains. Register: neutral. The organ in the skull that controls thinking and functions. |
| branch | countable | 9.50 | A tree branch fell during the heavy windstorm last night. | Plural: branches. Register: neutral. A limb of a tree or a division of an organization. |
| bread | uncountable | 28.00 | She sliced fresh bread and served it with olive oil. | Plural: (no plural). Register: neutral. Baked food made from flour, a staple food. |
| break | countable | 45.00 | Let’s take a short break before we continue the meeting. | Plural: breaks. Register: neutral. A pause in activity; also distance or failure. |
| breakfast | countable | 10.50 | We had a quick breakfast together before the early train. | Plural: breakfasts. Register: neutral. The first meal of the day, after waking. |
| breast | countable | 7.50 | The baby nursed at its mother’s breast for comfort. | Plural: breasts. Register: neutral. The front of the chest; female mammary area. |
| breath | countable | 15.50 | Take a deep breath and try to relax for moments. | Plural: breaths. Register: neutral. The air taken into or expelled from the lungs. |
| brick | countable | 3.50 | The workers laid each brick carefully to build the wall. | Plural: bricks. Register: neutral. A rectangular block used in building construction. |
| bridge | countable | 16.00 | We drove across the bridge to reach the northern shore. | Plural: bridges. Register: neutral. A structure spanning and providing passage over obstacles. |
| brush | countable | 9.00 | She used a brush to clean the old paint from frames. | Plural: brushes. Register: neutral. A tool with bristles for cleaning or painting. |
| bubble | countable | 2.50 | Children blew bubbles with the soap solution in the garden. | Plural: bubbles. Register: neutral/informal. A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas. |
| budget | countable | 8.50 | The department must stick to the new budget this fiscal year. | Plural: budgets. Register: neutral/formal. A financial plan estimating income and expenses. |
| building | countable | 65.00 | The new office building opened downtown last Monday morning. | Plural: buildings. Register: neutral. A structure with walls and a roof for occupancy. |
| bulb | countable | 3.00 | Plant each flower bulb in the soil this autumn carefully. | Plural: bulbs. Register: neutral. A rounded underground storage organ for plants; light source. |
| business | both | 120.00 | She started a small business selling handmade ceramics locally. | Plural: businesses. Register: neutral/formal. Commercial activity; also a company or enterprise. |
| button | countable | 18.00 | Sew on the missing button before you wear that shirt. | Plural: buttons. Register: neutral. A small fastener sewn to clothing; a switch control. |
| buyer | countable | 4.50 | The buyer inspected the car before completing the purchase today. | Plural: buyers. Register: neutral. A person or organization that purchases something. |
| bay | countable | 2.20 | Boats waited quietly in the bay near the fishing village. | Plural: bays. Register: neutral. A curved coastal inlet; a compartment or recess. |
| bargain | countable | 3.80 | I found a great bargain on a winter coat yesterday. | Plural: bargains. Register: informal/neutral. Something bought cheaply or a favorable deal. |
| bullet | countable | 2.50 | The police collected spent bullets from the scene for analysis. | Plural: bullets. Register: neutral/formal. A projectile fired from a firearm. |
| bunch | countable | 7.00 | She handed me a bunch of fresh grapes from market. | Plural: bunches. Register: informal/neutral. A group held or growing together, often fruit or flowers. |
| bus | countable | 30.00 | He missed his usual bus because of the heavy traffic. | Plural: buses. Register: neutral. A large vehicle transporting passengers along fixed routes. |
| butter | uncountable | 20.00 | Spread a little butter on the warm toast before eating. | Plural: (no plural). Register: neutral. A dairy spread made from churned cream. |
| butterfly | countable | 6.00 | A colorful butterfly landed gently on the garden flower today. | Plural: butterflies. Register: neutral. An insect with large, often colorful wings. |
| buttonhole | countable | 0.90 | He sewed a new buttonhole into the jacket’s sleeve carefully. | Plural: buttonholes. Register: neutral. A slit or loop in fabric for a button. |
| bonus | countable | 5.00 | Employees received a year-end bonus for meeting all targets. | Plural: bonuses. Register: neutral/formal. An extra payment or reward beyond regular pay. |
| brother | countable | 40.00 | My brother called to ask about our family reunion plans. | Plural: brothers. Register: neutral. A male sibling; close male relation. |
| brake | countable | 6.00 | The car’s brake failed during the steep downhill section. | Plural: brakes. Register: neutral. A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle. |
| barrier | countable | 4.50 | Officials erected a barrier to control the crowd’s movement. | Plural: barriers. Register: neutral. An obstacle that stops or restricts movement. |
| blade | countable | 3.50 | The knife’s sharp blade cut through rope very easily. | Plural: blades. Register: neutral. The thin, sharp cutting part of a tool. |
| blame | uncountable | 8.00 | She refused to accept blame for the broken vase. | Plural: (no plural). Register: neutral. Responsibility for a fault or wrong. |
| blast | countable | 2.50 | The blast of wind broke several branches from nearby trees. | Plural: blasts. Register: neutral/informal. A sudden strong gust or explosive event. |
| blog | countable | 8.00 | He writes a weekly blog about simple home recipes. | Plural: blogs. Register: informal/neutral. A regularly updated online personal or topical journal. |
| breadth | uncountable | 1.80 | The course explores the breadth of modern British literature. | Plural: (no plural). Register: neutral/formal. The extent or width; range or scope. |
| bronze | countable | 1.20 | The artist cast a small bronze for the public square. | Plural: bronzes. Register: neutral/formal. An alloy used for sculpture; also a brownish metal color. |
Descriptions
baby
back
bag
ball
band
bank
bar
base
basket
bath
battery
beach
bed
beer
bell
belt
bench
bike
bill
bird
birthday
bit
bite
blood
body
bone
book
boot
bottle
box
boy
brain
branch
bread
break
breakfast
breast
breath
brick
bridge
brush
bubble
budget
building
bulb
business
button
buyer
bay
bargain
bullet
bunch
bus
butter
butterfly
buttonhole
bonus
brother
brake
barrier
blade
blame
blast
blog
breadth
bronze