quay — a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiː/
Example Sentences
- The fish market was bustling with activity near the old quay
- Tom accidentally dropped his car keys while walking along the quay
- The romantic couple watched the sunset from the peaceful quay
quay
NOUN[/kiː/]
a concrete, stone, or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships
Fishermen unload the morning catch at the stone quay as gulls swoop overhead.
Standing on the quay with a key, dreaming of the endless sea!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'quai', which came from Gaulish (Celtic) origin. The word entered English through Norman French and has been used since the 14th century to describe waterfront structures.
Breakdown
quay (single morpheme, no internal breakdown) - from Old French 'quai' < Gaulish Celtic root, meaning a wharf or landing place
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The fish market was bustling with activity near the old quay”
“Tom accidentally dropped his car keys while walking along the quay”
“The romantic couple watched the sunset from the peaceful quay”
“Street musicians played jazz music on the quay, entertaining tourists”
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