Quay

Pronunciation: /kiː/

Definitions of quay

noun a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place for boats and ships

Example Sentences

A1 The boat docked at the quay to unload its cargo.

A2 The fishermen gathered at the quay early in the morning to set sail.

B1 The quay was bustling with activity as tourists boarded the ferry.

B2 The historic quay has been restored and is now a popular spot for visitors.

C1 The quay offers stunning views of the harbor and city skyline.

C2 The luxury yacht was moored at the quay, attracting admiring glances from passersby.

Examples of quay in a Sentence

formal The ship docked at the quay to unload its cargo.

informal Let's meet at the quay for a quick chat.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening at the quay tonight.

figurative His mind was like a bustling quay, filled with thoughts coming and going.

Grammatical Forms of quay

• past tense: quayed
• plural: quays
• comparative: more quay
• superlative: most quay
• present tense: quay
• future tense: will quay
• perfect tense: have quayed
• continuous tense: is quaying
• singular: quay
• positive degree: quay
• infinitive: to quay
• gerund: quaying
• participle: quayed

Origin and Evolution of quay

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quay' originated from the Old French word 'cay', which was derived from the Latin word 'cāreum' meaning 'stone embankment'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quay' has come to refer to a structure built parallel to the shore for the loading and unloading of ships, evolving from its original meaning of a stone embankment.