Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for bay. Search instead for Abay.
Definitions

bay

[bey] / beɪ /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

No coincidence, it is also equipped with active noise cancellation, to keep the rubbery roar at bay at highway speeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

His father gave him a $200,000 mortgage, covering the $205,000 cost of a home just off the bay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

So does the Spaniard need to refine his style for next season to push Arsenal to the next level, build up their possession numbers, and keep challengers at bay?

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Since men are prohibited from wearing hats during hajj, many carry umbrellas to try to keep the blistering sun at bay.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

In at least two instances, we are told of a village or castle that kept one of the great worms at bay by offering it a trough of milk every day.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




Vocabulary lists containing bay


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "bay" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com