Pronunciation

/beɪ/

Definitions

Noun

• A natural indentation of a coast, often sheltered by land, forming a harbor or cove.
• A curved indentation on the surface of a billiard ball or golf ball.
• A bay window, a window with a curved outward projection.

Verb

• To shape or curve something like a bay (as in a building or landscape design).
• To direct or position (a ship) into a harbor or bay.

Adjective

• Sheltered or protected by a bay: a sheltered bay.
• Characteristic of a bay: a bay-like inlet.

Phrases

• “Enter the bay” refers to sailing or driving into a harbor or cove.
• “A crescent-shaped bay” describes a curving coastal feature.
• “Designate a bay area” implies assigning a specific region along a coast.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The ship sailed into the calm, sheltered bay.”
• Verb: “The architect planned to create a bay window in the living room.”
• Adjective: “The property overlooked the picturesque bay.”

Synonyms

• Cove
• Covey
• Harbor
• Inlet
• Cove-shaped
• Sheltered harbor

Antonyms

• Open sea
• Exposed coast
• Unprotected shore