Bay ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bay ( noun )

1. A part of the coast where the land curves inwards, creating a body of water partially surrounded by land.
2. An area of land surrounded by hills or mountains.
3. A space or compartment in a building, especially a large room with windows on one side.
4. A reddish brown color.
5. A sweet, strong-smelling, reddish-brown cordial made from the petals of the bay tree.
6. A tree of the laurel family, typically having aromatic leaves and used for making wreaths for victors in ancient Greece.
7. A unit of measurement for horses, equivalent to three feet or 0.9144 meters.

Origin:

Old english baeg, from west germanic *baigjō, of uncertain origin. cognate with middle low german bey.

Examples:

1. The small bay was a popular destination for tourists due to its beautiful scenery.
2. The valley was surrounded by a ring of towering bay.
3. He sat by the window in the bay, reading his book.
4. The color of the room was a rich bay.
5. She served glasses of bay cordial to her guests.

(As a verb)

Bay ( verb )

1. A part of the coast where the land curves inwards, creating a body of water partially surrounded by land.
2. An area of land surrounded by hills or mountains.
3. A space or compartment in a building, especially a large room with windows on one side.
4. A reddish brown color.
5. A sweet, strong-smelling, reddish-brown cordial made from the petals of the bay tree.
6. A tree of the laurel family, typically having aromatic leaves and used for making wreaths for victors in ancient Greece.
7. A unit of measurement for horses, equivalent to three feet or 0.9144 meters.

Origin:

Old english baeg, from west germanic *baigjō, of uncertain origin. cognate with middle low german bey.

Examples:

1. The small bay was a popular destination for tourists due to its beautiful scenery.
2. The valley was surrounded by a ring of towering bay.
3. He sat by the window in the bay, reading his book.
4. The color of the room was a rich bay.
5. She served glasses of bay cordial to her guests.