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hay

The word “hay” has 1 syllable: hay

It's pronounced as /heɪ/

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In the thesaurus, “hay” has 68 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for hay

Antonyms for hay

Meanings of hay

  • noun
    1. Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.
    2. Any mix of green leafy plants used for fodder.
    3. Cannabis; marijuana.
    4. A net set around the haunt of an animal, especially a rabbit.
    5. A hedge.
    6. A net placed around the lair or burrow of an animal.
    7. An enclosure, haw.
    8. A circular country dance.
    9. The letter for the h sound in Pitman shorthand.
  • verb
    1. To cut grasses or herb plants for use as animal fodder.
    2. To lay snares for rabbits.

Example Sentences

  • The farmer stacked the hay in the barn for the winter.
  • Cows and horses love to eat fresh hay.
  • She jumped into a pile of soft hay on the farm.
  • The scent of hay filled the air during the harvest season.
  • They used hay to cushion the floors of the animal pens.

On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hay, such as: Murphy bed, accumulate, bag, bankroll, bassinet, bed, bedstead.

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