bay
noun
a body of water forming an indentation of the shoreline, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
bays
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present tense formof bay (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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He runs his business as usual, a half dozen bays filled with cars on a recent day, and doesn’t hear from headquarters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
River otters are not to be confused with sea otters, which live in the ocean, bays and harbors and can grow to be up to five feet and 100 pounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Half of all councils in England actively encourage parking on pavements through marked bays or signage, BBC research has found.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Penske is also adding bays and service capacity, even if it means shrinking showrooms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
It wasn’t equipped for passengers—the young women had to ride in the bomb bays in total darkness.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
