hay — grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal feed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal feed
Pronunciation (IPA): /heɪ/
Example Sentences
- The horses munched on hay while the farmer counted sheep that weren't even there.
- Make hay while the sun shines, but don't forget your sunscreen!
- After a long day of work, it's time to hit the hay.
hay
NOUN[/heɪ/]
grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal feed
Dried grass for animal feed
Cows and horses gathered around the hay after the harvest. (🌾 Dry Grass + 🐄 Animal Food → Hay)
The horse ate hay, gave a loud neigh, and ran off to play.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Hay derives from Old English 'hieg', which originated from Proto-Germanic ancestors. The word originally meant 'that which is cut' or 'cut grass', reflecting its primary sense of dried grass used for animal fodder.
Breakdown
Old English 'hieg' (cut grass) → Modern English 'hay'. The root is related to Proto-Germanic *hauwaną, meaning 'to cut or hew'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The horses munched on hay while the farmer counted sheep that weren't even there.”
“Make hay while the sun shines, but don't forget your sunscreen!”
“After a long day of work, it's time to hit the hay.”
“The barn was filled with golden hay for the winter months.”
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