Definition of BAIZE

baize

Plural: baizes

Noun

  • A coarse, felt-like woolen fabric, typically dyed green.
  • a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
  • A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.
  • A coarse woolen material with a long nap; usually dyed in plain colors.

Verb

  • To cover or line with baize.

Examples

  • He imagined the Scrabble board covered in green BAIZE, like a pool table.

Origin / Etymology

From French baies, feminine plural of adjective bai (“bay-colored”) mistaken as a singular noun.

Scrabble Score: 16

baize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
baize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
baize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

baize: valid Words With Friends Word