bai
1 synonym for bai, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A waterlogged, open meadow found in forested parts of sub-Saharan Africa, often visited by large wildlife.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Baic
Etymology
The dust-haze sense was borrowed from Japanese 霾 (bai), first appearing in English texts in the early twentieth century.
Full origin of bai →Frequently asked questions
What does “bai” mean?
The word “bai” means a waterlogged, open meadow found in forested parts of sub-Saharan Africa, often visited by large wildlife. In plain terms, either a marshy forest clearing in Africa, or a seasonal dust haze in East Asia — two unrelated senses sharing the same spelling.
How do you use “bai” in a sentence?
Here is “bai” used in a sentence: “Elephants gathered at the bai each evening to drink and forage.”
What part of speech is “bai”?
“Bai” is a noun.
Where does the word “bai” come from?
The word “bai” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Japanese. The dust-haze sense was borrowed from Japanese 霾 (bai), first appearing in English texts in the early twentieth century.
Is “bai” a common word?
“Bai” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bai” have?
“Bai” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a waterlogged, open meadow found in forested parts of sub-Saharan Africa, often visited by large wildlife.
