Bay — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Bay

Bay (adjective)

1. reddish brown

Bay (noun)

1. an animal that is a reddish-brown color, a bay animal; specifically, a horse with a bay-colored body and black mane, tail, and points
2. a reddish brown
3. a principal compartment of the walls, roof, or other part of a building or of the whole building
4. a main division of a structure
5. any of various compartments or sections used for a special purpose (as in an airplane, spacecraft, or gas station)
6. an instance of a dog barking with prolonged tones, a baying of dogs
7. the position of one unable to retreat and forced to face danger
8. the position of one checked
9. an inlet of the sea or other body of water usually smaller than a gulf
10. a small body of water set off from the main body
11. any of various terrestrial formations resembling a bay of the sea
12. laurel
13. any of several shrubs or trees (such as the red bay or sweet bay) resembling the laurel
14. a garland or crown especially of laurel given as a prize for victory or excellence

Bay (verb)

1. to bark with prolonged tones
2. to cry out, shout
3. to bark at