Meaning & Definition of Bay in English
English⟶
Bay
/be/
noun
1. An indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
synonym:
- bay,
- embayment
2. The sound of a hound on the scent
synonym:
- bay
3. Small mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking
- Also used by ancient greeks to crown victors
synonym:
- true laurel,
- bay,
- bay laurel,
- bay tree,
- Laurus nobilis
4. A compartment on a ship between decks
- Often used as a hospital
- "They put him in the sick bay"
synonym:
- bay
5. A compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose
- "He opened the bomb bay"
synonym:
- bay
6. A small recess opening off a larger room
synonym:
- alcove,
- bay
7. A horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
synonym:
- bay
verb
1. Utter in deep prolonged tones
synonym:
- bay
2. Bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
synonym:
- bay,
- quest
adjective
1. (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
synonym:
- bay
Examples of using
The bay has more yachts than sailboats.
He kept the invaders at bay with a machine gun.
We were granted the privilege of fishing in this bay.