Definition of CAY

cay

Plural: cayes, cays

Noun

  • A small, low island composed of sand or coral.
  • a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida
  • A small, low island largely made of sand or coral.
  • Obsolete spelling of quay (“structure for loading vessels”).

Examples

  • He found a safe CAY for his tiles, a small corner of the board where they could score well.

Origin / Etymology

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From Spanish cayo, from Taíno.

Synonyms

Florida key, key

Scrabble Score: 8

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

Words With Friends Score: 8

cay: valid Words With Friends Word