Meaning: A female spider known for its venomous bite, or a woman who kills her partner.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The black widow spider is often feared for its bite.

Category: Nature › Spiders

Synonyms: Latrodectus

Meaning: A type of bird known for its black plumage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blackbird sang beautifully in the morning.

Category: Nature › Birds

Meaning: A strong gust of wind or a loud noise.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A blast of wind knocked over the sign.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms: explosion

Meaning: To burn brightly and fiercely.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The fire began to blaze as the wind picked up.

Category: Nature › Fire

Synonyms: burn

Meaning: Burning very brightly; intense.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The blazing sun made it hard to see.

Category: Nature › Fire

Synonyms: fiery

Meaning: Cold and miserable; lacking in warmth or cheer.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The landscape was bleak and barren in winter.

Synonyms:

• desolate
• dreary

Antonyms:

• bright
• cheerful

Meaning: To make the characteristic cry of a sheep or goat.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The lamb began to bleat for its mother.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: baa

Meaning: The sound made by a sheep or goat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bleating of the sheep filled the air.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: baaing

Meaning: Past tense of blow; to move air or create a current.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The wind blew fiercely all night.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms: gusted

Meaning: A plant disease that causes wilting or death.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blight affected the entire crop.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• disease
• decay

Meaning: A legless lizard that resembles a worm.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blind worm is often found in gardens.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: slow-worm

Meaning: So bright that it is difficult to see.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The sun was blinding as it rose.

Category: Nature › Light

Synonyms:

• dazzling
• intense

Antonyms: dim

Meaning: In a way that is so bright it is difficult to see.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The snow was blindingly white.

Category: Nature › Light

Synonyms: dazzlingly

Meaning: Extremely hot or intense.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The blistering sun made it hard to stay outside.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms:

• scorching
• burning

Antonyms: cool

Meaning: A severe snowstorm with strong winds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blizzard caused many road closures.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms: snowstorm

Meaning: A breed of dog known for its ability to track scents.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blood hound followed the trail expertly.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: scent hound

Meaning: A variety of orange with red or maroon flesh.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love the sweet taste of blood oranges.

Category: Nature › Fruits

Synonyms: red orange

Meaning: The flower of a plant, especially when it is fresh and attractive.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The garden was full of colorful bloom in spring.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms:

• flower
• blossom

Meaning: In full flower; thriving.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The blooming garden attracted many visitors.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms:

• flourishing
• prospering

Meaning: The flower of a plant, especially when it is fresh and beautiful.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cherry blossom is a symbol of spring.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms:

• flower
• bloom

Meaning: A type of fly known for laying eggs in decaying matter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blow fly is often found near garbage.

Category: Nature › Insects

Synonyms: blowfly

Meaning: A tool used for digging or loosening soil.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gardener used a blow hoe to prepare the flower bed.

Category: Nature › Gardening

Meaning: A slang term for a blowfish or a type of fish.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We caught a blowie while fishing at the lake.

Category: Nature › Marine Life

Meaning: A bird that is predominantly blue in color.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blue bird perched on the branch.

Category: Nature › Birds

Meaning: A large bird known for its long legs and neck, often found in wetlands.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blue crane gracefully walked by the water.

Category: Nature › Birds

Meaning: A flag indicating a beach meets certain environmental standards.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The beach was awarded a blue flag for cleanliness.

Category: Nature › Environmental Standards

Meaning: A bird known for its blue feathers and loud call.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blue jay landed on the bird feeder.

Category: Nature › Birds

Meaning: A clear, sunny sky without clouds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We enjoyed a picnic under the blue sky.

Category: Nature › Weather

Meaning: A small bird with blue and yellow feathers, common in Europe.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blue tit is often seen at bird feeders.

Category: Nature › Birds

Meaning: The largest animal known to have ever existed, a marine mammal.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blue whale can weigh as much as 200 tons.

Category: Nature › Marine Life

Meaning: A type of flowering plant with bell-shaped blue flowers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bluebell blooms in spring.

Category: Nature › Plants

Meaning: A type of fly known for its metallic blue color.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bluebottle buzzed around the picnic.

Category: Nature › Insects

Meaning: Characterized by strong winds or noisy behavior.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The blustery weather made it hard to walk outside.

Category: Nature › Weather

Meaning: A type of large snake or a feathered scarf worn as a fashion accessory.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boa constrictor is known for its size.

Category: Nature › Reptiles

Meaning: A large snake that kills its prey by constriction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boa constrictor is often kept as a pet.

Category: Nature › Reptiles

Meaning: A male pig, especially one that is wild.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boar wandered through the forest.

Category: Nature › Animals

Meaning: A wooden walkway, often found near beaches or parks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We strolled along the boardwalk by the ocean.

Category: Nature › Recreation

Synonyms:

• promenade
• walkway

Meaning: A tail that is short or cut off.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dog had a bob tail.

Category: Nature › Animal Anatomy

Synonyms:

• stub tail
• short tail

Meaning: Past tense of bob; moved up and down quickly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The ball bobbed in the water.

Category: Nature › Movement

Synonyms:

• bounced
• jolted

Meaning: To move or bounce in an unsteady way.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The ball bobbled on the uneven ground.

Category: Nature › Movement

Synonyms:

• wobble
• jolt