Pronunciation: /breɪ/

Definitions of bray

noun the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of bray in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of bray

past tense

brayed

plural

brays

comparative

more bray

superlative

most bray

present tense

brays

future tense

will bray

perfect tense

have brayed

continuous tense

is braying

singular

bray

positive degree

bray

infinitive

to bray

gerund

braying

participle

braying

Origin and Evolution of bray

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'bray' originated from Middle English 'braien' which came from Old French 'braire' meaning to cry out or roar like a donkey.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bray' evolved to also include the sound made by a donkey, as well as the act of pounding or crushing something with a tool like a mortar and pestle.