Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hay
Noun
/heɪ/
Definition
Grass that has been cut and dried for use as animal fodder.
Examples
- The farmer stored the hay in the barn to keep it dry.
- Horses enjoy eating fresh hay, especially after a long ride.
- During the summer, the fields were filled with freshly cut hay ready for baling.
Meaning
Hay is typically made from grasses or legumes and is used to feed livestock, especially in the winter when fresh grass is not available.
Synonyms
- forage
- fodder
- silage
- straw
