Synonyms of bales

bales

noun

plural of bale

as in bundles

a large amount of a material (such as hay or wool) that is pressed together tightly and often tied or wrapped

a bale of cotton/paper

Related Words

• bundles
• packages
• packets
• loads
• shipments
• loadings
• packs
• drafts
• cargoes
• parcels
• weights
• carloads
• truckloads
• freights
• burdens
• payloads
• consignments
• hauls
• wagonloads
• shiploads
• trainloads
• ladings
• ballasts
• masses
• boatloads
• deadweights
• overloads
• bodies
• surcharges
• bulks
• manifests

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bales

The Green Mountains, hay bales, cows, and barns immediately calmed my mind and gave the kids a place to run around and have fun. — Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 June 2026

According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Senegal is anticipated to produce around 55,000 bales of cotton fiber, equivalent to nearly 12,500 metric tons during the 2026-2027 season. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

And then every other day, caretakers distribute 60 bales of hay (at 100 pounds each) to the horses. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026

As the size and frequency of wildfires in Northwestern rangelands increase, fire-resistant options like straw bales are becoming increasingly popular. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026

The Coast Guard recovered the suspect from the water, as well as 10 bales of contraband wrapped in brown bags. — Stephen Smith, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Local farmer Frank Stoeber began spinning the ball in 1953, incorporating twine from the hay bales of 85 neighboring farmers. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Ann and Pat later moved to a 10-acre farm east of Franktown, where Schrader gardened, raised hens, spoiled cats and hoisted 50-pound bales of hay among other chores for the family’s eight horses. — Billie Stanton, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026