Bays Meaning in English
word · lemma: bay
Definition
'Bays' are broad areas where the sea or a lake curves inward into the land, forming a wide opening. The word can also refer to specific marked spaces for parking cars or loading in buildings.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both geography (coastal features) and practical contexts (parking bays, loading bays). In geography, 'bay' is usually larger than a 'cove' but smaller than a 'gulf.' Not to be confused with 'bay' the color (horse) or 'bay' as in tree/plant.
Example Sentences
There are several beautiful bays along the coast.
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The parking lot has ten bays for cars.
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Ships are safe in the bays during storms.
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We stopped at several hidden bays to swim and take photos.
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The warehouse has separate loading bays for different types of trucks.
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My favorite road trip memories are from those quiet bays where we watched the sunset.
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