bay
Translation
bay, inlet, alcove
Examples
The boat sailed into the bay.
The boat sailed into the bay.
Park the truck in the loading bay.
Park the lorry in the loading bay.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) bay a body of water or a section of a building The ship is in the bay.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cove, inlet, gulf
Etymology
From Old French 'baie', meaning 'opening, gulf'.
Memory Tips
Picture a beautiful 'bay' with blue water, or a delivery lorry backing into a loading 'bay'.