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