Synonyms for

Bay

Verb / beɪ / Another word for bay — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Synonyms & similar words

baytree alcove laurusnobilis embayment truelaurel baylaurel quest cove harbor inlet estuary gulf sound fjord lagoon roadstead anchorage haven port dock wharf marina mooring jetty pier quay landing

Synonyms by register

Formal

gulf inlet cove fjord

Informal

creek lagoon sound

Literary

haven harbor sound

Antonyms

peninsula headland cape promontory isthmus

Common collocations

  • wide bay
  • narrow bay
  • sheltered bay
  • open bay
  • rocky bay
  • sandy bay
  • bay window
  • bay leaf

Word family

noun bay
verb bay
adjective bay

Usage note

The word 'bay' can refer to a body of water or a section of a room. When referring to a body of water, it is typically smaller than a gulf and larger than a cove. As a verb, it means to bark or howl.

Example sentences

  1. We went fishing in the bay and caught some fish.
  2. The bay was filled with sailboats on a sunny day.
  3. The seals were sunning themselves on the rocks in the bay.
  4. The bay was surrounded by tall mountains.
  5. We kayaked to the other side of the bay and had a picnic.

Quotes

  • The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. - Jacques Yves Cousteau
  • The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats. - Ernest Hemingway
  • The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul. - Robert Wyland

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