: a low island or reef of sand or coral

Examples of cay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ahead of the Hurricane Watch being issued, commercial fishing operators were urged to evacuate the cays and get out of the water. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024 You’re bound to find your perfect beach on the mainland and on one of the tiny, neighboring cays only a short boat ride away. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024 Two of the islands (called cays) are popular retirement destinations: Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024 Boaters and sailors can island hop among the myriad cays, stopping to swim, dive, and snorkel, or to enjoy refreshments at a colorful beach bar. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cay 

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish cayo — more at key

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cay was in 1707

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“Cay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cay. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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