What does BAYOU mean?

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.