noun
Uncommon
bays
bayz
Bays (noun) means plural of bay — coastal inlets, or (older sense) a coarse woollen fabric called baize. Example: “The coastline was dotted with quiet bays perfect for swimming.”
noun
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Plural of bay — coastal inlets, or (older sense) a coarse woollen fabric called baize.
"The coastline was dotted with quiet bays perfect for swimming."
"The tailor lined the coat with a length of bays."
How to use bays
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually just the plural of "bay" (a stretch of coastline curving inward); an old, rarer sense refers to a coarse woollen cloth.
Common pairings
sandy bays
loading bays
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What does “bays” mean?
The word “bays” means plural of bay — coastal inlets, or (older sense) a coarse woollen fabric called baize. In plain terms, usually just the plural of "bay" (a stretch of coastline curving inward); an old, rarer sense refers to a coarse woollen cloth.
How do you pronounce “bays”?
“Bays” is pronounced bayz (/beɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “bays” in a sentence?
Here is “bays” used in a sentence: “The coastline was dotted with quiet bays perfect for swimming.”
What part of speech is “bays”?
“Bays” is a noun.
Is “bays” a common word?
“Bays” is an uncommon word in modern English.
