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bayou

The word “bayou” has 2 syllables: bay-ou

It's pronounced as /ˈbaɪu/

What is synonym and antonym for bayou?

In the thesaurus, “bayou” has 19 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bayou along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bayou

Antonyms for bayou

Meanings of bayou

  • noun
    1. A slow-moving, often stagnant creek or river.
    2. A swamp, a marshy (stagnant) body of water.

Example Sentences

  • They spent the afternoon fishing along the bayou.
  • Mist rose slowly from the quiet waters of the bayou at dawn.
  • Legends say the old bayou is haunted by restless spirits.
  • He grew up near a winding bayou surrounded by cypress trees.
  • The boat glided silently through the dark waters of the bayou.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bayou, such as: affluent, backwater, branch, brook, brooklet, confluent, creek.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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