Synonyms for

Bays

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

Definition

Bays are bodies of water that are partially enclosed by land.

Synonyms & similar words

embayment baytree baylaurel alcove bay truelaurel quest laurusnobilis inlet cove harbor sound lagoon estuary fiord gulf fjord anchorage port roadstead haven shelter retreat hideaway refuge sanctuary oasis hideout

Synonyms by register

Formal

inlets gulfs creeks

Informal

coves nooks corners

Literary

recesses embraces

Antonyms

headlands promontories capes points juts

Common collocations

  • calm bays
  • sheltered bays
  • rocky bays
  • wide bays
  • small bays
  • deep bays
  • open bays
  • narrow bays

Word family

noun bay
verb bay
adjective bay

Usage note

The word 'bays' can refer to indentations in a coastline or to compartments in a room or stable. It can also be used as a verb meaning to bark or howl.

Example sentences

  1. The bay was calm and peaceful in the early morning.
  2. We went swimming in the bay and saw lots of fish.
  3. The bay is a great place to go kayaking.
  4. The bay is surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests.
  5. The bay is home to many different species of animals.

Quotes

  • "The sea is not a generous mistress." - James A. Michener
  • "The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths it has its pearls too." - Vincent van Gogh
  • "The ocean is a mighty harmonist." - William Wordsworth

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