bar–bargain Vocabulary (B Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

bar

FoodA2

Meaning: A place where alcoholic drinks are served.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We went to the bar for a drink.

Category: Food › Drinks

Synonyms:

pub
tavern

bar bell

SportsB2

Meaning: A long bar with weights on each end used for weightlifting.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He lifted the bar bell with ease.

Category: Sports › Weightlifting

Synonyms: weight bar

bar chart

DataB2

Meaning: A graphical representation of data using bars.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bar chart shows sales over the year.

Category: Data › Statistics

Synonyms: bar graph

bar code

TechnologyB2

Meaning: A machine-readable code used for identifying products.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bar code on the package was scanned at checkout.

Category: Technology › Identification

Synonyms: UPC code

bar graph

DataB2

Meaning: A visual representation of data using bars.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bar graph illustrates the survey results.

Category: Data › Statistics

Synonyms: bar chart

bar line

ArtsB2

Meaning: A line in music notation indicating a division between measures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bar line helps musicians keep time.

Category: Arts › Music

bar mitzvah

CultureC2

Meaning: A Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys at age 13.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He celebrated his bar mitzvah with a big party.

Category: Culture › Religion

bar stool

FurnitureA2

Meaning: A tall seat often found at a bar or counter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I sat on a bar stool while waiting for my drink.

Category: Furniture › Seating

Synonyms: counter stool

Baracuta

FashionC1

Meaning: A brand known for its jackets and outerwear.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore a Baracuta jacket to the event.

Category: Fashion › Clothing

baraza

PoliticsC1

Meaning: A council or assembly in East Africa.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The baraza discussed community issues.

Category: Politics

Synonyms: council

barb

ToolsB2

Meaning: A sharp projection or point on an object.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The barb on the arrow was very sharp.

Category: Tools

Synonyms:

point
spike

Barbadian

CultureB2

Meaning: A person from Barbados.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a Barbadian who loves to surf.

Category: Culture

Synonyms: Bajan

barbarian

CultureC1

Meaning: A person considered uncivilized or primitive.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In ancient times, they viewed outsiders as barbarians.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

savage
uncivilized person

barbaric

CultureC2

Meaning: Extremely cruel or brutal.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The barbaric treatment of prisoners was condemned.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

savage
brutal

Antonyms:

civilized
humane

barbarism

CultureC2

Meaning: The absence of culture or civilization.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The war led to a period of barbarism.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

savagery
brutality

barbarity

CultureC2

Meaning: Extreme cruelty or brutality.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The barbarity of the act shocked everyone.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

cruelty
savagery

barbarous

CultureC2

Meaning: Savage and cruel.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The barbarous acts of the invaders were condemned.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

savage
brutal

Antonyms:

civilized
humane

barbed

ToolsB2

Meaning: Having sharp points or edges.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The barbed wire kept intruders out.

Category: Tools

Synonyms:

sharp
pointed

barbed wire

ToolsB2

Meaning: Wire with sharp points used for fencing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fence was topped with barbed wire.

Category: Tools

Synonyms: fencing wire

barbeque

FoodA2

Meaning: A meal cooked outdoors over an open fire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had a barbeque in the backyard.

Category: Food › Cooking Methods

Synonyms:

grill
cookout

barbeque sauce

FoodB1

Meaning: A sauce used for flavoring grilled meat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love barbeque sauce on my ribs.

Category: Food › Condiments

Synonyms: grilling sauce

barber

BeautyA2

Meaning: A person who cuts hair, especially men's hair.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need to visit the barber for a haircut.

Category: Beauty › Hair Care

Synonyms:

hairdresser
stylist

barber shop

BeautyA2

Meaning: A shop where a barber works.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He went to the barber shop for a trim.

Category: Beauty › Hair Care

Synonyms: hair salon

barbers pole

BeautyB1

Meaning: A pole with red and white stripes, indicating a barber's shop.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The barbers pole outside the shop is very colorful.

Category: Beauty › Hair Care

Synonyms: barber's sign

barbie

ToysA1

Meaning: A popular doll with a fashionable appearance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She has a collection of Barbie dolls.

Category: Toys

Synonyms: doll

Barbie doll

ToysA1

Meaning: A specific brand of fashion doll.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Barbie doll comes in many styles.

Category: Toys

Synonyms: fashion doll

barbiturate

MedicineC1

Meaning: A type of drug that acts as a sedative.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doctor prescribed a barbiturate for anxiety.

Category: Medicine › Pharmacology

Synonyms: sedative

Barbour

FashionC1

Meaning: A brand known for its waxed jackets and outdoor clothing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore a Barbour jacket during the hike.

Category: Fashion

Synonyms: brand

Bar-B-Q

FoodA2

Meaning: A casual meal or gathering where food is grilled outdoors.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had a Bar-B-Q at the park.

Category: Food › Cooking Methods

Synonyms: barbecue

bard

LiteratureC1

Meaning: A poet, often one who recites epic tales.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Shakespeare is considered a great bard.

Category: Literature

Synonyms:

poet
minstrel

bare

NatureA2

Meaning: Without covering; exposed.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The tree was bare in winter.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

naked
exposed

Antonyms:

covered
clothed

bare faced

BeautyB2

Meaning: Without any makeup or disguise.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She went out bare faced to the store.

Category: Beauty

Synonyms:

natural
unadorned

bare knuckle

SportsC2

Meaning: Fighting without gloves.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Bare knuckle boxing is very intense.

Category: Sports › Boxing

Synonyms: gloveless

bareback

SportsC1

Meaning: Riding a horse without a saddle.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She enjoys riding bareback.

Category: Sports › Equestrian

Synonyms: saddleless

barefoot

ClothingA1

Meaning: Without shoes.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He walked barefoot on the grass.

Category: Clothing

Synonyms: shoeless

bareheaded

ClothingB2

Meaning: Without a hat or head covering.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She went outside bareheaded.

Category: Clothing

Synonyms: uncovered

barely

CommunicationB1

Meaning: By a small margin; hardly.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She barely passed the exam.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

hardly
scarcely

barf

HealthB2

Meaning: To vomit.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He felt sick and had to barf.

Category: Health

Synonyms:

vomit
throw up

barfly

SocialC1

Meaning: A person who spends a lot of time in bars.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He's a regular barfly at the local pub.

Category: Social

Synonyms:

regular
drinker

bargain

BusinessB1

Meaning: An agreement between parties.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They made a bargain to share the profits.

Category: Business › Negotiation

Synonyms:

deal
agreement

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