Hay

/heɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Dried grass that is cut and stored for animal feed.

The farmer stacked the hay in the barn for the winter.

Material made from dried grasses or other plants, particularly when used as animal fodder.

After the storm, there was a lot of hay scattered around the field.

A term used to refer to a large quantity of dried grass.

We've got plenty of hay to last us through the summer months.

Middle English 'haie', from Old English 'hēg'

make hay while the sun shines

To take advantage of favorable conditions.

hay would be in a gap

Suggests that something is necessary or crucial.

hay fever

An allergy characterized by sneezing and an itchy nose.

alfalfa

A type of forage crop often used in animal feed.

straw

The dried stalks of cereal plants, usually used as bedding or mulch.

A casual interjection to grab attention.

Hey, hay! Look over here!

Refers to something that is easy.

That exam was hay, I finished it in 20 minutes.