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Topic: Places

barroom

IPA: //ˈbɑːr.rʊm//

KK: /ˈbɑrˌrum/

noun

Definition: A place where drinks, especially alcoholic ones, are served and consumed, often with a bar counter.

Example: They spent the evening chatting in the barroom over drinks.

basement

IPA: /ˈbeɪsmənt/

KK: /ˈbeɪsmənt/

noun

Definition: The lowest level of a building, often found below ground, used for storage or as living space.

Example: We turned the old basement into a cozy family room.

basilica

IPA: //bəˈzɪlɪkə//

KK: /bæˈzɪlɪkə/

noun

Definition: A large and important church building, often with a long central area and side aisles, used for Christian worship or as a public assembly space in ancient Rome.

Example: The ancient basilica was a gathering place for the community and a site for important legal proceedings.

bathhouse

IPA: /ˈbæθˌhaʊs/

KK: /ˈbæθˌhaʊs/

noun

Definition: A place where people can go to bathe, often with facilities like showers, pools, and changing rooms.

Example: After a long day at the beach, we visited the bathhouse to clean up.

bathroom

IPA: /ˈbæθruːm/

KK: /ˈbæθrum/

noun

Definition: A room in a house or building that has a toilet and often a sink and a shower or bathtub.

Example: I need to go to the bathroom before we leave.

bawn

IPA: /bɔːn/

KK: /bɔn/

noun

Definition: A type of fort or enclosure, often with a wall, used to protect livestock and provide safety during attacks.

Example: The farmers built a bawn to keep their cattle safe from predators.

bay

IPA: /beɪ/

KK: /beɪ/

adjective

Definition: A reddish-brown color, often used to describe horses with a specific coat color.

Example: The bay horse galloped gracefully across the field.

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a loud, deep bark, typically like that of a dog or wolf.

Example: The dog began to bay at the moon, filling the night with its haunting sound.

noun

Definition: A body of water that is partly surrounded by land and has a wide opening to the sea.

Example: The boat sailed into the calm bay to avoid the rough sea.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a loud, deep barking sound, often used to express anger or to challenge something.

Example: The hounds began to bay loudly as they chased the fox.

bayamo

IPA: //baɪˈɑːmoʊ//

KK: /N/A/

noun

Definition: A strong and violent storm that occurs in the Caribbean, often causing significant damage.

Example: The bayamo swept through the island, leaving destruction in its wake.

bayfront

IPA: //ˈbeɪfrʌnt//

KK: /beɪfrʌnt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is located next to or facing a bay.

Example: The new park offers beautiful views of the bayfront.

noun

Definition: A piece of land that is located next to the edge of a bay.

Example: The new park was built along the bayfront, offering beautiful views of the water.

bayou

IPA: /ˈbaɪ.uː/

KK: /ˈbaɪu/

noun

Definition: A slow-moving body of water, like a creek or small river, often found in low-lying areas or marshes.

Example: The alligator swam lazily through the bayou, surrounded by cypress trees.

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