bays
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈbeɪz// UK //bˈeɪz// bays
n. a small area of water connected to the sea, with land on three sides. Ships often stop here because the water is calm.
n. an indentation of a coastline where the sea extends inland, partially enclosed by land. Typically used in the plural to refer to specific geographic features.
The boat is safe in the bays.
Tourists love the calm bays for swimming and sailing.
The rugged coastline features deep bays that provide natural harbors for fishing vessels.