1
: a shot pellet 0.18 inch in diameter for use in a shotgun cartridge
2
: a shot pellet 0.175 inch in diameter for use in an air gun
1
bachelor of business
2
ball bearing
3
base on balls
4
blue book
5
B'nai B'rith
Examples of BB in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
According to an Instagram post, she’s set to pop into The Office in Miami Gardens Saturday night, and BB Sundays all day brunch party in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
The doc lifts the lid on the creation of the legendary studio, a former nightclub which had played host to Chuck Berry and BB King before its reincarnation into the recording home of the heir apparent to the guitar god throne.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
The balloon, a Kubicek BB 85, was operated by Droplyne Hot Air Balloon Rides and was manufactured in 2011.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Police conducted the operation after a neighbor called to report seeing the man firing a BB gun in his yard.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
During the March 14 raid on a Radcliffe Court home, officers took at least four BB guns and a collection of butterfly knives, flip knives and throwing knives, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
The officers destroyed evidence and, to justify the shooting, falsely claimed that Mr. Jenkins had pointed a BB gun at them, according to federal prosecutors.
—Brian Howey, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
According to Dermatologists 5/20 Best Tinted Moisturizer for Oily Skin: Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer SPF 30 Sunscreen
If your skin is on the oilier side, Dr. Mudgil suggests the Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer SPF 30 Sunscreen.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Noun
Burrell was armed with a BB gun, according to a bond reduction motion his attorney filed.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
According to an Instagram post, she’s set to pop into The Office in Miami Gardens Saturday night, and BB Sundays all day brunch party in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
The doc lifts the lid on the creation of the legendary studio, a former nightclub which had played host to Chuck Berry and BB King before its reincarnation into the recording home of the heir apparent to the guitar god throne.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
The balloon, a Kubicek BB 85, was operated by Droplyne Hot Air Balloon Rides and was manufactured in 2011.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Police conducted the operation after a neighbor called to report seeing the man firing a BB gun in his yard.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
During the March 14 raid on a Radcliffe Court home, officers took at least four BB guns and a collection of butterfly knives, flip knives and throwing knives, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
The officers destroyed evidence and, to justify the shooting, falsely claimed that Mr. Jenkins had pointed a BB gun at them, according to federal prosecutors.
—Brian Howey, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
According to Dermatologists 5/20 Best Tinted Moisturizer for Oily Skin: Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer SPF 30 Sunscreen
If your skin is on the oilier side, Dr. Mudgil suggests the Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer SPF 30 Sunscreen.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'BB.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near BB
Cite this Entry
“BB.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BB. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share