bay

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A part of the sea or a lake that curves into the land.

   This hotel has a great view across the bay.

2. 2
   noun

   A separate area or section set apart for a particular use.

   The mechanic drove the car into the repair bay.

3. 3
   adj

   Of a horse, having a reddish-brown coat.

   Your new horse has a beautiful bay coat.

4. 4
   verb

   Of a dog, to make long, deep barking sounds.

   The hounds bayed loudly as they chased the fox.

Common collocations

• bay window Adjective + noun

From Middle English bay, bai, from Old French bai, from Latin badius (“reddish brown, chestnut”).

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