Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hays
noun
/heɪz/
Definition
Dried grass or legumes that are used as fodder for animals.
Examples
- The farmer stored several bales of hays in the barn for the winter.
- During the summer, they cut and collected hays to prepare for the colder months.
- Hays provide essential nutrients to horses and cattle.
Meaning
Hays refers to grass that has been cut and dried, typically used by farmers to feed livestock during times when fresh forage is not available.
Synonyms
- fodder
- forage
- feed
