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Words that Start with B for Kids - List of Essential Vocabulary Words

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Scott Sosso

A Thorough List of Words Beginning with B to Help Children Expand Vocabulary

Our age-specific word lists are derived from a study on the learning age of over 30,000 English words, ensuring educational relevance. We vet words for kid-friendliness using advanced tools and prioritize vocabulary based on usage frequency, informed by extensive research, to benefit children's learning.

LUCA's thoughtfully curated collection of "B" words for kids is designed to provide an enriching learning experience for children of all ages, from kindergarten to 9th grade. This resource is a valuable tool for parents and teachers looking to enhance their students" phonetic skills. The list includes a variety of fun and easy words suitable for beginners, as well as more advanced vocabulary to challenge older learners. Whether you're just starting or well on your way, this thematic compilation ensures a well-rounded linguistic education.So, let's dive into the world of B and make our language skills upgraded.

Words that Start with

B

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ball
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boat

List of Words that Start with B for Pre-K 3 (3-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

bad

bed

big

boo

boy

bug

bus

baby

ball

bath

bean

bear

bell

bird

bite

blue

boat

book

boot

butt

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

bad

bed

big

boo

boy

bug

bus

baby

ball

bath

bean

bear

bell

bird

bite

blue

boat

book

boot

butt

5-letter Words that Start with B

black

bread

brush

6-letter Words that Start with B

banana

bottle

bubble

7-letter Words that Start with B

bathing

bedroom

blanket

brother

Long Words that Start with B

backyard

birthday

breakfast

butterfly

Descriptive Words that Start with B

big

Nouns that Start with B

boy

bean

bird

bread

banana

bedroom

brother

backyard

birthday

Verbs that Start with B

bathing

Sentences for 3-Year-Olds

Easy sentences with words that start with B below.


The big bear has a fuzzy brown coat.

My blue ball bounces really high.

Brother helps me brush my hair.

I saw a butterfly with colorful wings.

We read a book before my nap time.

The baby giggled when I tickled her feet.

Before bath time, I play with my rubber duck.

The backyard is where I love to play.

List of Words that Start with B for Pre-K 4 (4-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

bag

bat

bow

box

but

barn

belt

best

blow

body

born

both

bowl

bull

bump

burn

bush

beach

beard

begin

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

bag

bat

bow

box

but

barn

belt

best

blow

body

born

both

bowl

bull

bump

burn

bush

5-letter Words that Start with B

beach

beard

begin

belly

bench

bible

bleed

block

blood

boots

bring

brown

build

bunch

6-letter Words that Start with B

behave

behind

button

7-letter Words that Start with B

balloon

because

biscuit

breathe

Nouns that Start with B

both

bush

bench

biscuit

Verbs that Start with B

begin

bring

behave

breathe

Sentences for 4-Year-Olds

Read these sentences out loud with your little one and help them learn in a fun way.

Daddy's beard is so scratchy when he gives me a kiss.

The brown dog loves to jump and play in the backyard.

I know how to button up my jacket all by myself.

If you blow a balloon too much, it might pop with a loud noise.

When I'm thirsty, I take a big sip from my blue bowl.

We saw a black bat flying in the sky last night.

Can we go to the beach and build a sandcastle together?

Be careful not to bump your head on the table.

Before bedtime, let's read a story from the Bible.

List of Words that Start with B for Pre-K (5-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

be

by

bee

beg

buy

back

bake

bang

bare

bark

bead

beak

bend

bone

boom

bunk

busy

bacon

bathe

beast

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

be

by

bee

beg

buy

back

bake

bang

bare

bark

bead

beak

bend

bone

boom

bunk

busy

5-letter Words that Start with B

bacon

bathe

beast

being

below

berry

birth

bless

brain

brake

break

bride

broom

6-letter Words that Start with B

basket

beauty

beaver

become

beetle

before

better

bloody

boring

bottom

branch

breath

bridge

bucket

butter

7-letter Words that Start with B

bandage

battery

believe

beneath

between

builder

Long Words that Start with B

backward

barefoot

bracelet

backwards

beautiful

beginning

barefooted

Descriptive Words that Start with B

beautiful

Nouns that Start with B

bee

beak

bacon

beast

birth

bride

broom

breath

builder

bracelet

Verbs that Start with B

beg

bake

bless

become

believe

Sentences for 5-Year-Olds

These sentences are using essential words to aid vocabulary development.

We made a sandcastle on the beach with a big bucket.

When I grow up, I want to be a builder just like grandpa.

Can you hear the loud bark of the neighbor's dog?

The berry pie smells so delicious in the oven.

Sometimes when I run barefoot in the grass, it tickles my toes.

It’s important to brush your teeth before you go to bed.

My sister wears a shiny bracelet on her wrist.

List of Words that Start with B for Kindergarten (6-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

bar

bit

bob

babe

band

bank

base

beat

beef

beer

bill

boil

boss

bury

badge

badly

baggy

baker

batch

blade

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

bar

bit

bob

babe

band

bank

base

beat

beef

beer

bill

boil

boss

bury

5-letter Words that Start with B

badge

badly

baggy

baker

batch

blade

blame

blank

blond

bloom

board

bored

brave

brick

bully

6-letter Words that Start with B

banker

battle

belong

beyond

blonde

bonnet

border

borrow

bother

breast

breeze

breezy

bright

buckle

bullet

7-letter Words that Start with B

baptism

bashful

bedding

blessed

blossom

buffalo

Long Words that Start with B

basement

believer

beverage

building

birthplace

buttonhole

Descriptive Words that Start with B

baggy

breezy

bright

bashful

Nouns that Start with B

babe

beer

baker

blade

banker

bonnet

bullet

baptism

buffalo

basement

Verbs that Start with B

bar

bury

bored

belong

borrow

Sentences for 6-Year-Olds

Find simple examples to help your little one learn and understand how to use these words in daily conversation.

When I feel brave, I can climb the tallest slide at the playground.

We should never bully our friends; it's nice to help and share instead.

Grandpa tells me stories of when he was a brave sailor on a big boat.

Hearing the marching band play makes me want to dance and stomp my feet.

List of Words that Start with B for 1st Grade (7-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

bet

bud

bait

bald

bolt

buck

buzz

blast

blaze

blind

blush

booth

brace

braid

brand

burst

bushy

barely

barrel

beggar

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

bet

bud

bait

bald

bolt

buck

buzz

5-letter Words that Start with B

blast

blaze

blind

blush

booth

brace

braid

brand

burst

bushy

6-letter Words that Start with B

barely

barrel

beggar

belief

beside

buffet

bundle

bushel

butler

7-letter Words that Start with B

baggage

bearded

bedside

boulder

butcher

Long Words that Start with B

behavior

blessing

blinding

blooming

business

blackness

blessings

blindness

brilliant

brotherly

brightness

Descriptive Words that Start with B

bald

bushy

brotherly

Nouns that Start with B

booth

belief

bushel

butler

boulder

behavior

Verbs that Start with B

blinding

blooming

Sentences for 7-Year-Olds

Below are sentences crafted to incorporate some essential words beginning with B.

My big sister taught me how to braid my hair.

Dad carries his baggage when he travels for work.

We use bait to catch fish on our family trips.

The eagle in the book was bald and majestic.

When I stand beside my best friend, I feel happy.

I bet I can run faster than you to the tree!

My belief is that superheroes are the strongest.

Rolling the barrel down the hill is my favorite game.

I barely reached the cookie jar on the top shelf.

I keep my favorite toy at bedside when I sleep.

The kind beggar shared his bread with the dog.

Good behavior is rewarded with extra playtime.

The bearded pirate in the story looked very fierce.

At night, the blackness of the sky is filled with stars.

My favorite shirt has a brand label with a horse on it.

Gems look brilliant when they catch the light.

The brightness of the sun makes me wear sunglasses.

I wear a brace on my knee when it hurts.

The boulder in the park is too heavy to move.

A bundle of sticks can be used to build a fort.

The butler in the movie was very polite and smart.

Our local butcher helps us pick the best meat.

Bees buzz around the flowers in our garden.

Running a business takes a lot of hard work.

The bushy tail of a squirrel is fun to watch.

Balloons burst with a loud bang when they pop.

A bushel of apples can make many delicious pies.

My uncle taught me about brotherly love and caring.

A buck is another word for a male deer.

The buffet had so many delicious foods to try.

Spring brings every tree bud into bloom.

My grandma says every day is a blessing.

My cheeks blush when I feel shy.

I bolt the door at night to stay safe.

The campfire blaze kept us warm in the forest.

Our garden is blooming with flowers of every color.

Blindness doesn't stop people from doing amazing things.

During holidays, we count our many blessings.

Sometimes blind spots can make it hard to see while driving.

The blinding light of the flashlight helps us in the dark.

The blast of the whistle means the game has started.

Ice cream is sold at the booth in the park.

List of Words that Start with B for 2nd Grade (8-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

bay

bale

beam

blur

bore

bison

bland

bluff

boast

brief

brook

bugle

ballot

bandit

beaded

bearer

beware

bitter

bodily

bridal

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

bay

bale

beam

blur

bore

5-letter Words that Start with B

bison

bland

bluff

boast

brief

brook

bugle

6-letter Words that Start with B

ballot

bandit

beaded

bearer

beware

bitter

bodily

bridal

7-letter Words that Start with B

balcony

banquet

bargain

boating

bonfire

bouquet

boyhood

bravery

Long Words that Start with B

balanced

boundary

brunette

bartender

background

blackberry

bottomless

battlefield

Descriptive Words that Start with B

bland

bitter

bridal

bottomless

Nouns that Start with B

bison

bandit

bearer

bouquet

boyhood

battlefield

Verbs that Start with B

beware

boating

Sentences for 8-Year-Olds

Here are sample sentences that include some key words to enhance your child's vocabulary.

Our family lit a bonfire on the beach and roasted marshmallows.

The brunette girl in my class helped me with my homework.

Dad told me to beware of the slippery floor after he mopped.

The bitter taste of the medicine made me frown, but I felt better after.

During the school play, I played the bugle in the band.

The bison in the nature reserve is such a huge and majestic animal.

I found a blackberry bush on our hike and picked some to eat.

For my birthday, I received a bouquet of flowers that smelled amazing.

The balcony at Grandma's house gives us a beautiful view of the garden.

List of Words that Start with B for 3rd Grade (9-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

bas

bid

biz

bog

bane

barb

boar

bold

bran

brow

buoy

bust

barge

bated

bound

brass

breed

broth

budge

banish

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

bas

bid

biz

bog

bane

barb

boar

bold

bran

brow

buoy

bust

5-letter Words that Start with B

barge

bated

bound

brass

breed

broth

budge

6-letter Words that Start with B

banish

banner

barley

bazaar

behalf

bended

betray

bounty

browse

bunker

burden

burial

7-letter Words that Start with B

balance

banking

barrier

beloved

benefit

bidding

breaker

brittle

Long Words that Start with B

boarding

boastful

boldness

breeding

barbarian

biography

blackened

bitterness

blacksmith

blistering

breathless

bashfulness

brotherhood

Descriptive Words that Start with B

bold

brittle

boastful

breathless

Nouns that Start with B

bane

boar

bran

brow

brass

broth

banner

barley

bazaar

behalf

burial

barrier

breaker

blacksmith

brotherhood

Verbs that Start with B

budge

banish

bended

betray

banking

bidding

boarding

blackened

Sentences for 9-Year-Olds

Teach your kid the words that start with B in context!

Dad took me to a blacksmith to see how horseshoes are made.

Our classroom learned about brotherhood and how to work together.

We made a broth of vegetables and chicken at school today.

The marshmallow blackened too much because I held it over the fire for too long.

Carrying the heavy water bucket was such a burden on the hike.

I kept my excitement at bated breath as they announced the winner.

I need to balance on the beam to complete the obstacle course.

On our field trip, we saw a buoy floating in the harbor.

Every year, our town has a bazaar where you can find all sorts of cool things.

List of Words that Start with B for 4th Grade (10-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

ban

bail

balm

bias

bind

bond

brim

bulk

basil

basin

beady

belle

birch

bleak

blend

bliss

blitz

bonny

brink

brisk

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

ban

bail

balm

bias

bind

bond

brim

bulk

5-letter Words that Start with B

basil

basin

beady

belle

birch

bleak

blend

bliss

blitz

bonny

brink

brisk

broad

brood

brute

burly

6-letter Words that Start with B

barbed

befall

behold

benign

billow

bishop

boyish

bridle

bronze

brutal

budget

7-letter Words that Start with B

barrack

billowy

blemish

bloated

blunder

brewing

bronzed

budding

Long Words that Start with B

battered

bearings

blissful

blockade

botanist

brethren

buckskin

bustling

blasphemy

bloodless

bountiful

banishment

beneficial

biographer

biological

burdensome

biographical

businesslike

Descriptive Words that Start with B

beady

brisk

burly

benign

boyish

brutal

blissful

bloodless

bountiful

biological

burdensome

biographical

businesslike

Nouns that Start with B

balm

basil

basin

bliss

brink

bishop

botanist

brethren

buckskin

Verbs that Start with B

befall

behold

barrack

brewing

bronzed

budding

battered

bustling

Sentences for 10-Year-Olds

Find example sentences below.

The bustling city was full of people walking quickly in every direction.

Our teacher is very businesslike when she gives us our homework.

When someone breaks a rule, they might face a ban from the playground.

Applying balm to chapped lips can make them feel better.

During the Civil War, there was a blockade to stop ships from entering ports.

The air was brewing with excitement for the school talent show.

The brethren of the chess club meet every Thursday after school.

After the feast, the king's table was left with bloated fruit and empty dishes.

The football team ran a blitz play to surprise their opponents.

A smoothie is even tastier when you blend lots of different fruits together.

List of Words that Start with B for 5th Grade (11-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

beck

bier

bout

baron

basis

bayou

beech

berth

blunt

bough

ballad

barren

beacon

blight

breach

bayonet

binding

breadth

brigade

barbaric

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

beck

bier

bout

5-letter Words that Start with B

baron

basis

bayou

beech

berth

blunt

bough

6-letter Words that Start with B

ballad

barren

beacon

blight

breach

7-letter Words that Start with B

bayonet

binding

breadth

brigade

Long Words that Start with B

barbaric

buoyancy

barbarism

barometer

bloodshed

brimstone

benefactor

bewildered

boisterous

Descriptive Words that Start with B

barren

barbaric

boisterous

Nouns that Start with B

bout

baron

bayou

beech

bough

ballad

beacon

breadth

benefactor

Verbs that Start with B

bewildered

Sentences for 11-Year-Olds

Examples sentences for 11-year-olds that are using some of the important words.

The science project on buoyancy was fascinating; we learned why some objects float in water.

The old tree near my house has blight, so its leaves are turning brown and falling off.

In the chess game, I was bewildered when my opponent made an unexpected move.

The sailor slept soundly in his berth while the ship rocked gently on the waves.

During storytime, the binding of my favorite book started to come loose from all the use.

At the park, the children's boisterous laughter could be heard from across the field.

The bough of the oak tree extended over the fence, providing shade in the hot summer.

The lighthouse stood as a beacon, guiding ships safely to the harbor at night.

List of Words that Start with B for 6th Grade (12-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

bard

boon

bosom

bower

briny

byway

blintz

botany

brawny

brazen

bustle

bygone

beseech

bigoted

bucolic

buoyant

bachelor

bereaved

barbarous

boundless

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

bard

boon

5-letter Words that Start with B

bosom

bower

briny

byway

6-letter Words that Start with B

blintz

botany

brawny

brazen

bustle

bygone

7-letter Words that Start with B

beseech

bigoted

bucolic

buoyant

Long Words that Start with B

bachelor

bereaved

barbarous

boundless

bronchitis

battlements

belligerent

bewildering

Descriptive Words that Start with B

brawny

bygone

bigoted

bucolic

buoyant

barbarous

boundless

Nouns that Start with B

boon

bosom

bower

bachelor

Verbs that Start with B

beseech

Sentences for 12-Year-Olds

Enhance your vocabulary with words that start with B! The sentences below incorporate some of the words you should know. Check them out.

The castle had tall battlements that looked out over the land.

With her life jacket on, she stayed buoyant in the water.

The bard sang tales of ancient heroes and far-off lands.

He had a belligerent attitude and always seemed ready to argue.

The history book told of barbarous battles fought long ago.

In the city, there's always a bustle of people here and there.

We found a charming byway that led us through the countryside.

Her grandmother told stories of bygone times filled with wonder.

The bereaved family received support from friends after their loss.

She answered her critics with a brazen confidence that surprised everyone.

The brawny movers easily lifted the heavy furniture in the house.

For breakfast, she enjoyed a sweet blintz filled with cheese.

She held the small kitten close to her bosom, comforting it.

They learned about botany in science class by studying different plants.

The garden bower was a quiet place to sit and read.

They looked out into the boundless ocean, amazed by its size.

Having an extra day off school was a real boon to the students.

The story taught that being bigoted was wrong and that everyone should be treated equally.

She would beseech her parents for a later bedtime on weekends.

Their bucolic life in the countryside was peaceful and calm.

The path through the maze was bewildering with so many twists and turns.

The aroma of the briny sea air was strong as they walked along the shore.

Every winter, she seemed to catch bronchitis and had to stay in bed to recover.

List of Words that Start with B for 7th Grade (13-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

beta

bide

beset

bestow

baleful

bellows

besiege

brutish

bequeath

barbarity

betrothal

birthright

bewilderment

Short and Easy Words that Start with B

beta

bide

5-letter Words that Start with B

beset

6-letter Words that Start with B

bestow

7-letter Words that Start with B

baleful

bellows

besiege

brutish

Long Words that Start with B

bequeath

barbarity

betrothal

birthright

bewilderment

Descriptive Words that Start with B

baleful

brutish

Nouns that Start with B

beta

Verbs that Start with B

bide

beset

bestow

besiege

bequeath

Sentences for 13-Year-Olds

These sentence examples are crafted to be understandable and engaging.

Barbarity is never the answer to solving problems; kindness is a much stronger force.

When I looked into the baleful eyes of the villain in the movie, I knew he was up to no good.

Sometimes, it's wise to bide your time and wait for the perfect opportunity to act.

His bewilderment was clear when he stumbled upon the unexpected surprise party his friends had organized.

Grandma promised to bequeath her cherished necklace to me as a family heirloom.

The blacksmith pumped the bellows to stoke the fire and heat the metal for shaping.

List of Words that Start with B for 8th Grade (14-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

bijou

bodice

benevolent

benevolence

bereavement

5-letter Words that Start with B

bijou

6-letter Words that Start with B

bodice

Long Words that Start with B

benevolent

benevolence

bereavement

Descriptive Words that Start with B

benevolent

Sentences for 14-Year-Olds

Encourage your teenager to learn new words that start with B! Read the example sentences below to see how these words can be used in context.

After the loss of our beloved pet, our family went through a period of bereavement.

The millionaire showed his benevolence by donating millions to charity.

My neighbor is so benevolent; she always volunteers to help when someone is in need.

Sarah wore a bijou to her birthday party that sparkled dazzlingly in the light.

She laced up her bodice tightly before slipping on the magnificent Renaissance gown.

List of Words that Start with B for 9th Grade (15-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with B

ballast

bulwark

bohemian

bordereau

bourgeois

7-letter Words that Start with B

ballast

bulwark

Long Words that Start with B

bohemian

bordereau

bourgeois

Sentences for 15-Year-Olds

Take a look at the example sentences below.

My sister has a bohemian style, with colorful clothes and lots of bracelets.

The sea wall acts as a bulwark against the powerful waves during the storm.

For her history project, she made a bordereau of all the artefacts she studied.

Ships use heavy ballast to stay stable in the turbulent ocean waters.

His parents' bourgeois lifestyle included a big house and a fancy car.

Mastering Vocabulary Starting with "B"

Alphabetical Order Sorting

Teach children to organize "B" words like "bicycle", "bird", "ball", "book", and "bottle" in alphabetical order. This activity will help understand the alphabet sequence and word organization. Turn it into a game where each correct order earns a point!

Word Classification

Encourage your kids to classify "B" words into categories such as animals, objects, and actions. Sorting words like "bear", "basket", and "bake" into groups enhances cognitive skills. You can use drawings or toys for a hands-on classification experience.

Word and Picture Matching

Another engaging way to practice word recognition is matching words such as "banana" and "butterfly" with corresponding pictures. Visual association is proved to strengthen memory and understanding of words. Use colorful pictures and reward matches with stickers!

Rhyming Words

Find rhymes for "B" words to explore phonetics. For example, a rhyming word for "ball" could be “tall.” This phonemic awareness activity is essential for developing reading and spelling skills. Create a rhyming words treasure hunt!

Story Creation

Ask your young learner to create stories using words like "boat", "brave", "big", and "blue". This activity fosters imagination and narrative skills. To make it even more fun, illustrate the story together after it's written!

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Scott Sosso is a serial entrepreneur recognized as one of the top in his industry from a young age. Before the age of 30, he used his entrepreneurial skills to grow a real estate startup to a billion in sales in just three years. Later, he took that entrepreneurial spirit to the healthcare industry, and through various senior leadership roles, he was a key team member who led a healthcare company to 6X gross revenues. While none of these journeys were easy, the process of scaling businesses and navigating complex market dynamics has been a testament to Scott's resilience and business acumen.

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