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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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791 words · showing 541–600

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  • brake/bɹeɪk/nounA2+2 meaningsA device for slowing or stopping a vehicle.
  • brake levernounB1The handle squeezed to slow a cycle.
  • brake padnounB2The block that presses against the wheel to slow it.
  • brake vannounC2The vehicle at the rear where the guard rode.
  • bramble/ˈbɹæm.bəl/nounC1A thorny tangle that gives blackberries.
  • bran/ˈbɹæn/nounB2+The husk of grain, separated in milling.
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  • branch/bɹɑːnt͡ʃ/nounB14 meaningsA woody arm growing out of the trunk of a tree.
  • branch linenounC1A minor line running off the main route.
  • brand/ˈbɹænd/nounB13 meaningsThe name and identity a company gives its products.
  • brand dealnounB2An agreement to promote a company's products.
  • brand guidelinesnounB2The rules for how a brand may be used and shown.
  • branding/ˈbrændɪŋ/nounB2+The work of giving a product a recognisable character.
  • brandy/ˈbɹændi/nounB1+A strong spirit distilled from wine.
  • brass/bɹɑːs/nounB13 meaningsA bright yellow metal made from copper and zinc.
  • brasserienounC1An informal restaurant serving simple food all day.
  • brat/bɹæt/nounB2A badly behaved child.
  • bravado/bɹɑˈvɑdoʊ/nounC1A show of courage put on to impress.
  • bravo/ˈbɹɑvoʊ/nounC2A hired ruffian or assassin.
  • bravura/bɹəˈvjʊəɹə/nounC2A dazzling display of skill.
  • brawl/bɹɔːl/nounB2A rough noisy fight involving several people.
  • brawn/bɹɔːn/nounC1Physical strength as opposed to cleverness.
  • brazier/ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/nounC1A metal basket for holding burning coals.
  • brazil/bɹəˈzɪl/nounA2+A country in South America.
  • breach/ˈbɹiːt͡ʃ/verbB23 meaningsTo break the terms of an agreement or rule.
  • bread/brɛd/nounA1A staple food baked from flour, water and usually yeast.
  • bread basketnounB1The small basket of rolls set out before the meal.
  • breadth/bɹɛdθ/nounB2+2 meaningsHow broad something is across.
  • breadwinner/ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/nounC2The family member who earns the money.
  • break/bɹeɪk/verbA14 meaningsTo make something come apart into pieces, or to come apart.
  • break-evennounC1The point where money in exactly matches money out.
  • break-in/ˈbɹeɪkˌɪn/nounB2The forcing of a way into a building to steal.
  • breakaway/ˈbɹeɪkəweɪ/nounB2+2 meaningsA small group that pulls clear of the bunch.
  • breakdancingnounB1A street style of spins and floor moves.
  • breakdown/ˈbɹeɪkdaʊn/nounC14 meaningsA failure that stops a vehicle or machine working.
  • breaker/ˈbɹeɪkə/nounB22 meaningsA wave that curls over and collapses.
  • breakfast/ˈbɹɛk.fəst/nounA1The first meal of the day.
  • breaking newsnounB2A big story being reported the moment it happens.
  • breakoutnounB2+3 meaningsAn escape from a prison or other closed place.
  • breakpointnounC1A marker that pauses a program so you can look inside.
  • breakthrough/ˈbɹeɪk.θɹuː/nounC12 meaningsA sudden great discovery that changes what follows.
  • breakup/ˈbɹeɪk.ʌp/nounB2The ending of a relationship or of a group.
  • breakwater/ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/nounC1A barrier built to break the force of the waves.
  • breast/bɹɛst/nounB12 meaningsThe upper front part of the body, or the meat from it.
  • breastplate/ˈbɹɛstˌpleɪt/nounB2+Armour worn across the chest.
  • breaststroke/ˈbɹɛstˌstɹoʊk/nounB2+A swimming style with both arms sweeping together.
  • breath/bɹɛθ/nounA22 meaningsThe air that goes in and out of your body.
  • breathing exercisenounB1A deliberate pattern of breath used to calm.
  • breeches/ˈbɹiː.t͡ʃɪz/nounC1Trousers reaching just below the knee.
  • breed/ˈbɹiːd/nounB2A particular variety of a domestic animal.
  • breeze/bɹiːz/nounA2+3 meaningsA light, gentle wind.
  • brethren/ˈbɹɛðɹən/nounC1Fellow members of a religious or close community.
  • brevity/ˈbɹɛvɪti/nounC2Shortness of speech or of time.
  • brew/bɹuː/verbB1+4 meaningsTo make tea or coffee by soaking leaves or grounds in hot water.
  • brewer/ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/nounB2+Somebody whose trade is making beer.
  • brewery/ˈbɹuːəɹi/nounB2+A factory where beer is made.
  • briar/bɹaɪə/nounC1A prickly wild shrub, especially a wild rose.
  • bribe/bɹaɪb/nounB23 meaningsMoney or a gift given secretly to make somebody act dishonestly.
  • bribery/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/nounC1Paying somebody secretly to abuse their position.
  • bric-a-brac/ˈbɹɪkəbɹæk/nounC1Small ornaments of little individual value.
  • brick/ˈbɹɪk/nounB1A baked block of clay used for building walls.