Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
"The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love."
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
"The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm."
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
"She has trained for years in classical ballet."
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
"The children played with a red balloon at the party."
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
"Voters cast their ballot in the election."
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
"The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn."
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
"We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening."
An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.
"The tree produced a fragrant balsam used in medicine."
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
"Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste."
to officially or legally prohibit something
"The government banned smoking in public places."
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
"His speech was full of banal clichés."
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
"The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality."
a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh inside
"She ate a ripe banana for breakfast."
a group of musicians who play music together
"The band performed live at the concert."
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
"The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm."
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
"He tied a red bandanna around his neck."
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
"Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed."
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
"They bandied jokes across the table."
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
"Traffic jams are the bane of city life."
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
"His baneful influence ruined the community."
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
"The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up."
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
"She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists."
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
"He put on a cotton banian under his shirt."
to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted
"The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom."
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
"She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs."
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
"She deposited the money in the bank."
a person who works in or manages a bank
"The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents."
the business or services provided by a bank
"Online banking has made financial transactions easier."
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
"The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management."
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
"The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles."
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
"The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product."
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
"The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting."
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
"They had a bantering conversation at the café."
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
"They decided to meet at the bar after work."
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
"The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping."
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
"The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding."
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
"The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians."
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
"The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community."
extremely cruel or uncivilized
"The prisoners were treated in a barbarous manner."
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
"The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice."
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
"Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon."
not covered by any clothing or decoration; simple and without addition
"He walked on the beach with bare feet."
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
"He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone."
only just; almost not
"She barely passed the exam."
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
"The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming."
an agreement between two or more parties; something bought at a good price
"We managed to get the car at a real bargain."
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
"The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience."
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
"The dog barks at strangers."
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
"The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn."
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
"The farmer keeps his cows in the barn."
