What does EMBAY mean?

Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

• To enclose or surround a body of water, as a bay or inlet does
• To take refuge or shelter in a bay or inlet

Pronunciations

• US: /ɪmˈbeɪ/
• UK: /ɪmˈbeɪ/

Origin and Usage

The word "embay" is derived from the Old French word "embaier" and Middle English word "enbayen," both meaning "to put into a bay." It was first used in the 15th century and is still in use today, although it is considered archaic and is not commonly used in modern English.

Synonyms

• Enclose
• Surround
• Shelter
• Protect

Related Words

• Belay
• Abide
• Emote
• Emend
• Emirs

Example Sentences

• They decided to embay their boat in the calm waters of the cove.
• The sailors embayed their ship in the sheltered inlet to avoid the storm.