Tay

American  

[tey] / teɪ /

noun

1. a river flowing through central Scotland into the Firth of Tay. 118 miles (190 km) long.

2. Firth of, an estuary of the North Sea, off the coast of central Scotland. 25 miles (40 km) long.

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Tay ¹ British  

/ teɪ /

noun

1. the estuary of the River Tay on the North Sea coast of Scotland. Length: 40 km (25 miles)

2. a river in central Scotland, flowing northeast through Loch Tay, then southeast to the Firth of Tay: the longest river in Scotland; noted for salmon fishing. Length: 193 km (120 miles)

3. a lake in central Scotland, in Stirling council area. Length: 23 km (14 miles)

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tay ² British  

/ teɪ /

noun

1. an Irish dialect word for tea

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Example Sentences

High wind warnings are in place for the Forth Road Bridge and Tyne Bridge, while the Tay Road Bridge is only open to cars with a speed limit of 30mph.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Tay was “a breath of fresh air” for him after years of dating women who worked in the spotlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

A diesel spillage into the River Dochart which flowed into the River Tay in Perthshire appears to be clearing, the environment watchdog has said.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

"There is tentative evidence that Indian refiners are reducing spot purchases of Russian crude, implying partial adjustment rather than a formal pledge," Tay said.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

She was 3000 feet above sea level, but between the Tay and the Dee, the Cairngorm Mountains rise higher than that.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein