plural b's or bs
ˈbēz 
often capitalized, often attributive
1
a
: the second letter of the English alphabet
names that begin with b
b
: a graphic representation of this letter
in the shape of a b
c
: the speech sound that the written letter b represents : a speech counterpart of orthographic b
2
: the seventh tone of a C-major scale (see scale entry 5 sense 1)
in the key of b
3
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter b
the b on the laptop's keyboard
4
: one designated b especially as the second in order or class
I chose option b.
5
a
: a grade rating a student's work as good but short of excellent
b
: one graded or rated with a B
a b student
6
: something shaped like the letter B
7
capitalized
: the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letter B and by the presence of antibodies against the antigens present in the A blood group
1
bachelor
2
bacillus
3
back
4
bag
5
bale
6
bass
7
basso
8
bat
9
Baumé
10
before
11
Bible
12
billion
13
bishop
14
black
15
blue
16
bolivar
17
book
18
born
19
bottom
20
brick
21
brightness
22
British
23
bulb
24
butut
boron
Examples of b in a Sentence
Noun
There are two b's in the word “abbey.”
All of their children's names begin with b.
a song in the key of B
got a B in math
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
High-, mid- and low-top versions of the Adidas Jabbar have all released—with the lows being particularly popular among b-boys (or breakdancers).
—Ian Servantes For Footwear News, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
Therefore many were on the sidelines or short when the S&P reversed to the upside on September 11th, point b, in reaction to the CPI report.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Multispectral imaging clearly reveals the letters a, b, c, d, and e, according to Fagin Davis.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024
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Noun
There are certain nods to how a straightforward documentary would treat the interviews, like walks through neighborhoods and evocative b-roll.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
High-, mid- and low-top versions of the Adidas Jabbar have all released—with the lows being particularly popular among b-boys (or breakdancers).
—Ian Servantes For Footwear News, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
Therefore many were on the sidelines or short when the S&P reversed to the upside on September 11th, point b, in reaction to the CPI report.
—Tom Aspray, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Multispectral imaging clearly reveals the letters a, b, c, d, and e, according to Fagin Davis.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024
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“B.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/b. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
b
1 of 3 abbreviation1
bacillus
2
barometric
3
bath
4
Baumé scale
5
behavior
6
bel
7
bicuspid
8
born
9
brother
B
2 of 3 noun
: the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letter B and by the presence of antibodies against the antigens present in the A blood group
B
3 of 3 symbol
boron
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