bay bay /ˈbeɪ/

adjective

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

noun

1. () An indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf  ( embayment , bay )
   an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
     Sailboats dotted the tranquil bay as the sun set in a breathtaking display of colors.
   Sailboats dotted the tranquil bay as the sun set in a breathtaking display of colors.
   
   
2. () The sound of a hound on the scent  ( bay )
   the sound of a hound on the scent
   
3. A horse of a moderate reddish-brown color  ( bay )
   a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
    The bay mare nuzzled her foal lovingly.
   The bay mare nuzzled her foal lovingly.
   
   
4. A small recess opening off a larger room  ( alcove , bay )
   a small recess opening off a larger room
   
5. A compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose  ( bay )
   a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose
    He opened the bomb bay
   he opened the bomb bay
   
   
6. A compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital  ( bay )
   a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital
    They put him in the sick bay
   they put him in the sick bay
   
   
7. 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  ( bay , bay laurel , bay tree , Laurus nobilis , true laurel )
   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
   
   

verb

1. () Utter in deep prolonged tones  ( bay )
   utter in deep prolonged tones
   
2. Bark with prolonged noises, of dogs  ( bay , quest )
   bark with prolonged noises, of dogs