nounπShareA berry."My grandmother grows bays in her garden to use as a natural spice in her cooking. "fruitplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLaurus nobilis, a tree or shrub of the family Lauraceae, having dark green leaves and berries."The garden club planted several bays near the school entrance. "plantnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBay leaf, the leaf of this or certain other species of tree or shrub, used as a herb."My mom always adds a few bays to the soup to give it a deeper, more savory flavor. "foodplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) The leaves of this shrub, woven into a garland used to reward a champion or victor; hence, fame, victory."The school awarded the champion student a crown of bays, signifying their victory in the debate competition. "cultureliteratureachievementhistorytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tract covered with bay trees."The hiker admired the bays carpeting the hillside, their fragrant leaves shimmering in the sun. "natureplantareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of mahogany obtained from Campeche in Mexico."The antique desk was made of beautiful, dark bays mahogany, imported from Campeche long ago. "materialplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA body of water (especially the sea) more or less three-quarters surrounded by land."The sailboats rested peacefully in the calm bays along the coast. "geographyenvironmentnatureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bank or dam to keep back water."The farmer built new bays along the creek to prevent the water from flooding his fields. "nauticalarchitectureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn opening in a wall, especially between two columns."The architect designed several bays between the pillars of the school's entrance. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn internal recess; a compartment or area surrounded on three sides."The library had quiet study bays where students could focus on their work without distractions. "architectureareabuildingpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe distance between two supports in a vault or building with a pitched roof."The architect measured the bays in the new school's auditorium to determine how many rows of seats would fit. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEach of the spaces, port and starboard, between decks, forward of the bitts, in sailing warships."During the historical reenactment, the crew members meticulously cleaned the bays of the sailing warship, preparing them for the simulated battle. "nauticalsailingmilitaryoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bay platform.""The train to London will depart from bays 3 and 4." "architectureplacebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bay window."The living room has two large bays, letting in lots of sunlight and providing a cozy place to sit and read. "architecturepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe excited howling of dogs when hunting or being attacked."The quiet forest was suddenly shattered by the bays of the hounds as they chased after the scent of a deer. "animalsoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) The climactic confrontation between hunting-dogs and their prey."The distant bays of the hounds signaled the end of the fox hunt. "animalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state of being obliged to face an antagonist or a difficulty, when escape has become impossible."Cornered by his boss after consistently missing deadlines, Mark found himself at bays, unable to offer a valid excuse. "situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo howl."The dog bays at the moon every night, disturbing the neighbors. "animalsoundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay."to bay the bear"animalsoundnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pursue noisily, like a pack of hounds."The frustrated fans bays the referee after the controversial call. "animalsoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brown colour/color of the coat of some horses."The stables housed several bays, their rich brown coats gleaming in the afternoon sun. "animalcolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA horse of this color."The stables were filled with brown horses, but my favorite was the one that was bays. "animalcolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBaize."The card players preferred the table covered in baize because the smooth cloth made it easier to slide the cards. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading