bay
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B1
/beɪ/
inlet or howl
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bay' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'bai,' where 'bai' meant 'open sea or inlet.'
Historical Evolution
'bai' transformed into the Middle English word 'bai(e),' and eventually became the modern English word 'bay.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'open sea or inlet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a broad inlet of the sea.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.
The ship anchored in the bay.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a compartment in a building, typically for a specific purpose.
The car was parked in the garage bay.
Synonyms
compartmentsection
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42