bayou
word
Definition
A bayou is a slow-moving stream or small river, often found in flat, low-lying areas, especially in the southern United States. Bayous usually have muddy water and are surrounded by swamps or wetlands.
Usage & Nuances
"Bayou" is mainly used for waterways in the southern U.S., especially Louisiana. It is rarely used outside this context. When describing similar wetlands elsewhere, use words like "swamp" or "marsh" instead. The word is of French origin.
Spanish: pantano - bayouPortuguese (BR): pântano - bayouPortuguese (PT): pântano - bayouChinese (Simplified): 河口沼泽Chinese (Traditional): 河口沼澤Hindi: दलदली जलमार्गArabic: خور (نهر صغير متعرج) - مستنقعBengali: বায়ু (নদী) - জলাভূমির খালRussian: байуJapanese: バイユーVietnamese: vũng lầy - con lạch chảy chậmKorean: 바이유Turkish: bayou - bataklık dereUrdu: بایو (ندی)Indonesian: bayou - sungai kecil berlumpur
Example Sentences
We went fishing all afternoon on the bayou.
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The fog over the bayou made it look mysterious.
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Have you ever taken a canoe through a bayou?
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The alligator lives in the bayou.
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The boat moved slowly down the bayou.
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Many trees grow beside the bayou.
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