bay — a broad curved inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a broad curved inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Pronunciation (IPA): /beɪ/
Example Sentences
- The pirate ship hid in a secret bay to avoid the navy.
- Our hotel room had a bay window with an amazing ocean view.
- The security guards kept the crazy fans at bay during the concert.
bay
NOUN[/beɪ/]
a broad curved inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
The boats rested safely in the calm bay.
The boat found a safe place to rest inside the bay. (BAY → BOAT'S SAFE PLACE → a bay is a sheltered place where boats can rest)
The children stayed by the bay and played on the warm sandy beach.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'baie', which came from Latin 'baia'. This Latin term is believed to originate from Baiae, the name of a famous bay near Naples in Italy, which was renowned in antiquity as a luxurious resort destination.
Breakdown
Old French baie < Latin baia < Baiae (proper noun, a geographical place name meaning 'the bay' in Italian geography)
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📝Examples
“The pirate ship hid in a secret bay to avoid the navy.”
“Our hotel room had a bay window with an amazing ocean view.”
“The security guards kept the crazy fans at bay during the concert.”
“The wolf began to bay at the full moon like it was singing karaoke.”
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