Synonyms for bay
beɪbay

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1. bay, embaymentnoun

   an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

   Synonyms:
   bay tree, true laurel, embayment, alcove, bay laurel

   Antonyms:
   uncolored, uncoloured

2. baynoun

   the sound of a hound on the scent

   Synonyms:
   bay tree, true laurel, embayment, alcove, bay laurel

   Antonyms:
   uncolored, uncoloured

3. true laurel, bay, bay laurel, bay tree, Laurus nobilisnoun

   small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

   Synonyms:
   bay tree, true laurel, embayment, alcove, bay laurel

   Antonyms:
   uncolored, uncoloured

4. baynoun

   a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital

   "they put him in the sick bay"

   Synonyms:
   bay tree, true laurel, embayment, alcove, bay laurel

   Antonyms:
   uncoloured, uncolored

5. baynoun

   a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose

   "he opened the bomb bay"

   Synonyms:
   bay tree, true laurel, embayment, alcove, bay laurel

   Antonyms:
   uncoloured, uncolored

6. alcove, baynoun

   a small recess opening off a larger room

   Synonyms:
   bay tree, true laurel, embayment, alcove, bay laurel

   Antonyms:
   uncoloured, uncolored

7. bayadjective

   a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

   Synonyms:
   bay tree, true laurel, embayment, alcove, bay laurel

   Antonyms:
   uncolored, uncoloured

8. bayverb

   (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

   Antonyms:
   uncoloured, uncolored

9. bayverb

   utter in deep prolonged tones

   Synonyms:
   quest

   Antonyms:
   uncolored, uncoloured

10. bay, questverb

    bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

    Synonyms:
    quest, request, call for, bespeak

    Antonyms:
    uncolored, uncoloured

Matched Categories

1. • Body Of Water
   • Compartment
   • Cry
   • Laurel
   • Recess
   • Sea
   • Utter

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. yapped

   yap means to give a sharp, shrill bark.

   "the monster yapped at the woman."

   Submitted by MagicalMissM on September 23, 2019  

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1. bayadjective

   Synonyms:
   reddish-brown

2. baynoun

   Synonyms:
   bight, inlet of the sea

3. baynoun

   Synonyms:
   recess (as in a room), opening

4. baynoun

   Synonyms:
   compartment

5. baynoun

   Synonyms:
   bay-tree, laurel-tree (laurus nobilis)

6. bayverb

   Synonyms:
   bark

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1. baynoun

   Synonyms:
   bight, frith, estuary, fiord, bayou, recess, alcove, sinus, oriel (bay window), bay-tree, sweet laurel, last resort, desperation

2. baynoun

   Synonyms:
   honors, garland, renown

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1. List of paraphrases for "bay":

   wan, baie, bahia, gulf, compartment, bays, berries, baia, raya

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1. Brian Gutekunst:

   We are excited to have Preston continue his career with the Packers, since coming to Green Bay, he has not only contributed with production on the field but has been a great presence in the locker room and a leader for this team.

2. Bob Rohrlack:

   We have a scaled-down super bowl coming to Tampa Bay. That’s a whole lot better than no Super Bowl at all, so, the benefits of this scaled-down Super Bowl are still tremendous.

3. One Rodeo resident:

   ALASKA WOMAN GETS 60 YEARS FOR SETTING COUCH ABLAZE WITH BOYFRIEND ON IT Contra Costa Fire Department spokesman Steve Hill said the tanks held varying amounts of ethanol. One tank alone contained around 167,000 gallons of the flammable substance. Approximately 200 firefighters were battling the blazes using foam on the flames and water to cool adjacent tanks to prevent them from catching fire. Officials closed Interstate 80, one of the busiest in the Bay Area at the peak of rush hour, causing major traffic jams.The California Highway Patrol said the closure was expected to last at least until midnight. CALIFORNIA LYFT DRIVER IS PULLED OVER SO POLICE CAN ARREST HER PASSENGER One Rodeo resident, One Rodeo resident, told The Associated Press he was sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic trying to get home to his teenage son. His son had called him to say he heard a loud explosion. It literally rocked the house and then soon after, he heard what sounded like a jet plane.

4. Coming to America:

   Prince Akeem Oh, it was a most amazing game. The Giants of New York took on the Packers of Green Bay. The Giants triumphed by kicking a pigskin ball through a big H. A most ripping victory. Cleo McDowell Son... I'm just going to tell you this one time. If you want to keep working here, stay off the drugs.

5. Kenneth Green:

   This is a tragic situation. Particularly when Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority involves children, as well as being on Christmas Day.