Pronunciation: /bɔɪ/
noun a floating object that is anchored in a body of water to mark a location or guide navigation
A1 The buoy floated in the water.
A2 Sailors rely on buoys to mark safe passage through the harbor.
B1 The buoy bobbed up and down with the waves, guiding the boats to shore.
B2 The buoy's bright colors made it easy to spot from a distance.
C1 The buoy was equipped with a flashing light to warn ships of danger ahead.
C2 The buoy's location was carefully plotted on the nautical chart for navigation purposes.
verb to keep afloat or support by means of a buoy
A1 The life jacket helped buoy the swimmer up in the water.
A2 The positive feedback from her teacher buoyed her confidence.
B1 The company's latest product launch buoyed their overall sales for the quarter.
B2 The successful completion of the project buoyed the team's morale.
C1 The government's economic policies buoyed the country's GDP growth.
C2 The positive reviews from critics buoyed the artist's reputation in the art world.
formal The buoy marked the entrance to the harbor for incoming ships.
informal Make sure to steer clear of that buoy when you're out on the water.
slang I almost crashed into that buoy, it came out of nowhere!
figurative Her positive attitude acted as a buoy during difficult times.
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