Pronunciation: /heɪ/
noun grass that has been mown and dried for use as fodder
A1 There is hay in the barn for the horses.
A2 The farmer uses hay to feed his livestock during the winter.
B1 The hay bales were stacked neatly in the field.
B2 The hay was fragrant and fresh, perfect for bedding for the animals.
C1 The hay harvest was plentiful this year, providing ample food for the farm animals.
C2 The quality of the hay was exceptional, making it highly sought after by neighboring farms.
verb to cut and dry grass to make hay
A1 I hay every morning before feeding the horses.
A2 She hayed the field to prepare it for planting.
B1 The farmer hayed the grass to make hay bales for the winter.
B2 They hayed the meadow in the summer to provide food for the livestock.
C1 The agricultural workers hay the fields efficiently to maximize crop yield.
C2 Using modern machinery, farmers can hay large areas of land in a short amount of time.
formal Hay is a mixture of dried grasses and legumes used as animal fodder.
informal Do you have any hay for the horses?
slang Let's hit the hay early tonight.
figurative There's a needle in a haystack situation, trying to find the right candidate.
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