benjamin: meaning and words from its letters
8 letters · 19 letter points · starts with B · ends with N
Meaning of benjamin
noun
- countable, uncountable
A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.
- countable, uncountable
A type of tree which produces benzoin or has similar properties; specifically, Styrax benzoin, Lindera benzoin; a Benjamin bush.
Listed forms: benjamins.
Source: Wiktionary — benjamin.
noun
- UK, dated, slang
A kind of upper coat for men.
Listed forms: benjamins.
Source: Wiktionary — benjamin.
noun
- US, alt-of, slang
Alternative letter-case form of Benjamin: a US $100 bill.
Base or related entry: benjamin.
Listed forms: benjamins.
Source: Wiktionary — benjamin.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for benjamin.
noun
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
- benzoin
- gum benzoin
- gum benjamin
- asa dulcis
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is benjamin in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of benjamin
B(3) + E(1) + N(1) + J(8) + A(1) + M(3) + I(1) + N(1) = 19 points.
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Anagrams of benjamin
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
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Shorter words from benjamin
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