jay
word
/ˈdʒeɪ/
jay
/dʒˈeɪ/
jay
Definition
A jay is a colorful bird in the crow family, often known for its loud call and blue feathers. Some types of jays are common in forests, parks, and gardens.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a bird name in everyday English. A common collocation is 'blue jay', which refers to a specific North American species. On its own, 'jay' is less common in casual conversation than the full bird name people know locally.
Spanish: arrendajoPortuguese (BR): gaioPortuguese (PT): gaioChinese (Simplified): 松鸦Chinese (Traditional): 松鴉Hindi: नीलकंठ पक्षीArabic: القَيْق الأزرق - طائر الجايBengali: নীলকণ্ঠ (পাখি)Russian: сойкаJapanese: カケスVietnamese: chim giẻ cùiKorean: 어치Turkish: alağaç kuşu - alakargaUrdu: نیل کنठ (پرندہ)Indonesian: burung tangkar ongklet - burung jay
Example Sentences
I saw a jay in the tree this morning.
basic
The jay has bright blue feathers.
basic
A jay was calling near the park.
basic
That loud bird outside is a jay, not a crow.
natural
We kept hearing a jay every time we walked past the garden.
natural
I’m pretty sure that’s a jay building a nest up there.
natural