bay
word
/ˈbeɪ/
bay
/bˈeɪ/
bay
Definition
A bay is a part of the sea, lake, or other large body of water that curves into the land. It is usually smaller and more enclosed than a gulf.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a geography word: 'a quiet bay', 'the bay area', 'a sheltered bay'. Do not confuse it with the verb phrase 'at bay' or the sound a dog makes. In everyday use, it often suggests calm water near the coast.
Spanish: bahíaPortuguese (BR): baíaPortuguese (PT): baíaChinese (Simplified): 海湾Chinese (Traditional): 海灣Hindi: खाड़ीArabic: خليج - خليج صغيرBengali: উপসাগর - খাড়ি (জলাভূমি)Russian: заливJapanese: 湾Vietnamese: vịnhKorean: 만Turkish: koyUrdu: خلیجIndonesian: teluk
Example Sentences
The boat is in the bay.
basic
The hotel has a great view of the bay.
natural
There’s a little bay just around the point.
natural
We swam in a small bay.
basic
The town sits by the bay.
basic
We found a quiet bay to watch the sunset.
natural