Synonyms of bay

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bay 1 of 4

noun (1)

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as in chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

the garage has three separate bays for cars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chamber
• cabin
• cell
• compartment
• cube
• box
• cubicle
• alcove
• hole
• nook
• drawer
• cavity
• bunker
• locker
• cubbyhole
• cabinet
• stall
• hollow
• vault
• niche
• crypt
• snuggery
• booth
• crib
• recess
• pigeonhole
• loge

bay

2 of 4

noun (2)

as in estuary

a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline

the bay is a favorite cruising ground for weekend yachtsmen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estuary
• cove
• firth
• gulf
• loch
• harbor
• port
• inlet
• creek
• fjord
• embayment
• bight
• arm
• bayou
• fiord
• strait
• roadstead
• narrow
• sound
• road(s)
• slough
• backwater
• slew
• slue

bay

3 of 4

noun (3)

as in glory

usually bays plural public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

he wrote for his own personal satisfaction, not for any bays that the literary establishment might deign to bestow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glory
• accolade
• distinction
• sun
• acclaim
• applause
• credit
• honor
• praise
• laud
• fame
• homage
• laurels
• repute
• props
• kudos
• celebrity
• renown
• citation
• toast
• compliment
• rave
• tribute
• recommendation
• ovation
• réclame
• commendation
• elevation
• rhapsody
• encomium
• eulogy
• panegyric
• acclamation
• glorification
• kudo
• exaltation
• note
• plaudit
• enthronement
• enshrinement

bay

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verb

1

as in to shout

to speak so as to be heard at a distance

the mob was baying for revenge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shout
• yell
• hollo
• sound off
• cry
• roar
• call
• bellow
• scream
• holler
• thunder
• vociferate
• crow
• halloo
• hallo
• bawl
• whoop
• hail
• howl
• screech
• squeak
• shriek
• yowl
• speak out
• wail
• shrill
• yaup
• yawp
• squeal
• caterwaul
• speak up
• ululate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• breathe
• murmur
• mutter
• mumble

• whisper
• breathe
• murmur
• mutter
• mumble

2

as in to howl

to make a long loud mournful sound

the lonesome beagle bayed whenever someone walked by

Synonyms & Similar Words

• howl
• scream
• squall
• keen
• wail
• shriek
• yell
• yowl
• screech
• ululate
• yaup
• yelp
• yawp
• shrill
• squeal
• caterwaul
• bawl

Phrases Containing bay

• bay window

• bay window