Pronunciation: /beɪ/

Definitions of bay

noun a compartment in a barn for storing hay or other feed for livestock

Example Sentences

A1 I can see the bay from my hotel room.

A2 The bay is a popular spot for fishing and swimming.

B1 The bay is known for its stunning sunsets.

B2 Sailboats often gather in the bay for regattas.

C1 The bay's ecosystem is carefully monitored by environmentalists.

C2 Luxury yachts line the bay during the summer months.

verb to bark or howl loudly

Example Sentences

A1 The dog bays at the moon.

A2 She bays for attention whenever she feels lonely.

B1 The hound bayed loudly as it chased after the rabbit.

B2 The wolves bayed in the distance, signaling their presence.

C1 The protesters bayed for justice outside the courthouse.

C2 The hounds bayed in unison, creating a haunting melody in the forest.

Examples of bay in a Sentence

formal The ship was anchored in the bay as the crew prepared to unload the cargo.

informal Let's take a stroll along the bay and enjoy the sunset.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening at the bay tonight, wanna check it out?

figurative She felt like she was standing at the edge of a bay, surrounded by uncertainty and endless possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of bay

past tense

bayed

plural

bays

comparative

bayer

superlative

bayest

present tense

bays

future tense

will bay

perfect tense

have bade

continuous tense

is baying

singular

bay

positive degree

bay

infinitive

to bay

gerund

baying

participle

baying

Origin and Evolution of bay

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'bay' originated from the Old French word 'baie' which meant an opening or an inlet of the sea.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bay' expanded to refer to a body of water partially enclosed by land and later to a deep, wide indentation of the shoreline. It also came to be used to describe the color of a horse's coat, specifically a reddish-brown color.