8-letter words containing a, n, b, o
- neoblast — any large and undifferentiated stem cell in certain worms, esp planarian worms, involved in regeneration and repair
- niobrara — a river flowing E from E Wyoming through Nebraska to the Missouri. 431 miles (692 km) long.
- nobleman — a man of noble birth or rank; noble; peer.
- nonbanks — Plural form of nonbank.
- nonbasic — of, relating to, or forming a base; fundamental: a basic principle; the basic ingredient.
- nonblack — (of a person) not black.
- nonbrand — not produced by a well-known company or brand
- nonlabor — productive activity, especially for the sake of economic gain.
- nonurban — Not urban.
- nose bag — feed bag (def 1).
- nosebags — Plural form of nosebag.
- noseband — that part of a bridle or halter that passes over the animal's nose.
- notables — Plural form of notable.
- noteable — Misspelling of notable.
- obasanjo — Olusegun (ɒlʊˈseɪɡən). born 1937, Nigerian politician and general; head of the military government (1976–79); president (1999–2007)
- obeisant — a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.
- oberland — a mountain region in central Switzerland, mostly in S Bern canton.
- oblation — the offering to God of the elements of bread and wine in the Eucharist.
- obligant — a person who promises or is obliged to pay a sum or carry out a task
- obsidian — a volcanic glass similar in composition to granite, usually dark but transparent in thin pieces, and having a good conchoidal fracture.
- obstante — notwithstanding.
- obtained — to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income.
- obtainer — One who obtains.
- obwalden — one of the two divisions of the canton of Unterwalden, in central Switzerland. 189 sq. mi. (490 sq. km). Capital: Sarnen.
- olibanum — frankincense.
- on board — provided, occurring, etc., on a vehicle: among the ship's many onboard services.
- on-board — provided, occurring, etc., on a vehicle: among the ship's many onboard services.
- open bar — a bar at a reception that serves drinks whose cost has been borne by the host, an admission charge, a sponsor, etc.: Before the banquet there will be an open bar from 5 to 7 p.m.
- openable — capable of being opened.
- opinable — thinkable or able to be an opinion
- osnaburg — a heavy, coarse cotton in a plain weave, for grain sacks and sportswear and also finished into cretonne.
- ovenable — able to be cooked in an oven.
- overbank — to have the balance staff oscillate so greatly that the fork of the lever fails to engage, rendering the escapement inoperative.
- paintbox — container of artist's colours
- panbroil — to cook in a pan with little fat or moisture
- pinatubo — Mount, an active volcano on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. 4875 feet (1486 meters).
- polabian — a member of a Slavic people who once lived in the Elbe River basin and on the Baltic coast of northern Germany.
- pop band — a band, consisting of guitars, drums and sometimes other instruments, which plays pop music
- rainbows — the Rainbow Guides, the youngest group of girls (aged 5-7 years) in The Guide Association
- rathbone — Basil, 1892–1967, English actor, born in South Africa.
- ratisbon — Regensburg.
- rawboned — having little flesh, especially on a large-boned frame; gaunt.
- reobtain — to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income.
- roborant — strengthening.
- runabout — a small, light automobile or other vehicle, usually with an open top; roadster.
- sawbones — a surgeon or physician.
- sea-born — born in or of the sea, as naiads.
- seaborne — transported by ship over the sea.
- slobland — an area of muddy or alluvial ground
- snowball — a ball of snow pressed or rolled together, as for throwing.