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
- affluent
- backwater
- branch
- brook
- brooklet
- confluent
- creek
- feeder
- fountainhead
- head
- headstream
- headwater
- influent
- rill
- rivulet
- run
- source
- streamlet
- tributary
Antonyms for bayou
- distributary
- effluent
Meanings of bayou
- noun
- A slow-moving, often stagnant creek or river.
- 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.
Related Words
lagoon
lagoons
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kill
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- target
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- turn out
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- witch
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- zap