Bayou

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪ.uː/

Definitions of bayou

noun a marshy outlet of a lake or river

Example Sentences

A1 The bayou is a type of wetland found in the southern United States.

A2 Many animals, such as alligators and turtles, can be found in the bayou.

B1 Visitors can take airboat tours to explore the bayou and see the wildlife.

B2 The bayou is known for its unique ecosystem and diverse plant and animal species.

C1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the fragile ecosystem of the bayou.

C2 Scientists study the bayou to better understand how wetlands support biodiversity and ecological functions.

Examples of bayou in a Sentence

formal The bayou is a slow-moving stream found in low-lying areas, especially in the southern United States.

informal Let's go fishing in the bayou this weekend!

slang I heard there's some good crawfish boils down by the bayou.

figurative Her thoughts meandered like a lazy river through the bayou of her mind.

Grammatical Forms of bayou

• past tense: bayoued
• plural: bayous
• comparative: more bayou
• superlative: most bayou
• present tense: bayous
• future tense: will bayou
• perfect tense: have bayoued
• continuous tense: is bayouing
• singular: bayou
• positive degree: bayou
• infinitive: to bayou
• gerund: bayouing
• participle: bayoued

Origin and Evolution of bayou

First Known Use: 1761 year

Language of Origin: Choctaw

Story behind the word: The word 'bayou' comes from the Choctaw word 'bayuk' meaning 'small stream'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used by French settlers in Louisiana to refer to small, marshy streams, the term 'bayou' has since become synonymous with the slow-moving, swampy waterways characteristic of the southern United States.