Cay

Pronunciation: /keɪ/

Definitions of cay

noun a small, low island composed largely of coral or sand

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cay while on a boat tour.

A2 The cay was a small island covered in palm trees.

B1 Many tourists visit the cay for its pristine beaches.

B2 The cay is home to a variety of bird species.

C1 Scientists study the ecosystem of the cay to understand its biodiversity.

C2 The conservation efforts on the cay have helped protect endangered species.

Examples of cay in a Sentence

formal The cay we visited during our field trip was teeming with diverse marine life.

informal Let's head over to that little cay for some snorkeling and sunbathing.

slang That cay is the perfect spot for a chill day of swimming and picnicking.

figurative The isolated cay represented a sense of freedom and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Grammatical Forms of cay

• past tense: cayed
• plural: cays
• comparative: more cay
• superlative: most cay
• present tense: cay
• future tense: will cay
• perfect tense: have cayed
• continuous tense: is caying
• singular: cay
• positive degree: cay
• infinitive: to cay
• gerund: caying
• participle: cayed

Origin and Evolution of cay

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'cay' is believed to have originated from the Spanish word 'cayo' which means a small, low island composed largely of sand or coral.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cay' has been adopted into English and is commonly used to refer to small, low-lying islands in tropical regions.