5 letter words starting with BAY

Bayed 1. Parts of Speech

Verb

2. Definitions

• (of a dog) bark or howl loudly.
• (of a group of people) shout loudly and demand something.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /beɪd/
• UK: /beɪd/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "bayed" comes from the Middle English word "bayen", which means "to bark". It is often used to describe the loud barking or howling of a dog, especially when it is chasing something. It can also be used to describe a group of people who are shouting loudly and demanding something.

5. Synonyms

• Bark
• Howl
• Yelp
• Shout
• Demand

6. Related Words

• Babel
• Baker
• Bison
• Blaze
• Bliss

7. Example Sentences

• The hound bayed at the moon all night.
• The protesters bayed for the release of the political prisoners.

Bayou

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A marshy outlet of a lake or a river, typically in the southern United States.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈbaɪ.u/; UK: /ˈbaɪ.uː/

Origin and Usage: The word "bayou" comes from the Choctaw word "bayuk", which means "small stream". It is primarily used in the southern United States, particularly in Louisiana, where bayous are abundant.

Synonyms: Swamp, marsh, bog, slough

Related Words: Swamp, delta, slush, boggy, fenny

Example Sentences:

• He loved to go fishing in the bayou behind his house.
• The bayou was teeming with alligators and other wildlife.
• The air was thick with the smell of the bayou.