English to English Dictionary

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.

brightness

The quality or state of being bright and emitting or reflecting a lot of light.

brittle

Hard but liable to break easily when subjected to pressure.

broadcaster

A company that transmits radio or television programs, or a person who presents or announces programs.

budget

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.

bugle

A brass musical instrument like a small trumpet, typically without valves, used for military signal calls.

bulletin

A short official statement or broadcast summary of news.

bureaucrat

An official in a government department, typically perceived as being rigidly concerned with procedural rules and petty details.

bustle

Excited activity and movement.

buttermilk

The sour liquid left after churning butter from milk or cream, or a cultured dairy product made by adding lactic acid bacteria to milk.