bay
adjective
1. (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color
noun
1. an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Similar word(s): embayment
Definition categories: object, water
2. the sound of a hound on the scent
Definition categories: event, cry
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
Definition categories: plant, laurel
4. a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital
- they put him in the sick bay
Definition categories: man–made, compartment
5. a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose
- he opened the bomb bay
Definition categories: man–made, compartment
6. a small recess opening off a larger room
Similar word(s): alcove
Definition categories: man–made, niche, recess
7. a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
Definition categories: animal, horse
Sentences with bay as a noun:
- bay colour:
verb
1. utter in deep prolonged tones
Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
2. bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
Similar word(s): quest
Definition categories: communication, bark