Hay

usgb/heɪ/
noun

Dried grass that is used for feeding animals.

The cows are eating hay in the barn.
Visual representation of "hay" - Dried grass that is used for feeding animals

Often appears as...

  • make hay
  • bale of hay
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Animal Feed

Hay is primarily used to feed domestic farm animals.

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In the winter, we store extra hay to feed the livestock.
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Making Hay

'Make hay' can mean to take advantage of a good situation.

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We need to make hay while the sun shines and finish our project.
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Common Idioms

Hay is used in expressions like 'to hit the hay,' meaning to go to sleep.

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It's been a long day; it's time to hit the hay.
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