English to English Dictionary

ballad

A poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.

banishment

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

banquet

A large, formal meal for many people, often celebrating a special occasion.

bantamweight

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

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.

biannual

Occurring twice a year; semiyearly.

bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

biomarker

A measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of some phenomenon such as disease, infection, or environmental exposure.

blasphemy

The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk.

blockhead

A stupid or foolish person.

blog

A regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, written in an informal or conversational style.