Definition of BAYS

bays

Meanings

Noun

  • an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
  • the sound of a hound on the scent
  • 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
  • a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital
  • a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose
  • a small recess opening off a larger room
  • a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
  • plural of bay
  • Baize.

Verb

  • utter in deep prolonged tones
  • bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
  • third-person singular simple present indicative of bay

Origin / Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Synonyms

alcove, bay, bay laurel, bay tree, embayment, Laurus nobilis, quest, true laurel

Scrabble Score: 9

bays is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bays is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bays is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

bays is a valid Words With Friends word