Pronunciation: /breɪ/
noun the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule
A1 The donkey let out a loud bray.
A2 I could hear the bray of the donkey from far away.
B1 The bray of the donkey echoed through the valley.
B2 The bray of the donkey was so loud that it startled the other animals.
C1 The distinct bray of the donkey could be heard over the bustling market.
C2 The bray of the donkey was a familiar sound in the countryside, signaling the start of a new day.
verb to make the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule
A1 The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
A2 I could hear the sound of a donkey braying in the distance.
B1 The donkey's braying could be heard throughout the entire farm.
B2 The loud braying of the donkey startled the other animals.
C1 The donkey's braying was so loud that it could be heard from miles away.
C2 The braying of the donkey echoed through the valley, creating a haunting sound.
formal The donkey let out a loud bray as the sun began to set.
informal I could hear the donkey bray from across the field.
slang Stop braying about it, no one wants to hear your complaints.
figurative The politician's speech was nothing but a bray, full of empty promises.
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