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Wordabulary

hay

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Dried grass used as food for farm animals.

"The farmer stacked bales of hay in the barn before winter."

Usage notes

"Make hay while the sun shines" is an old idiom about acting while conditions are good.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The farmer stacked bales of _____ in the barn before winter."

Answer: hay

In your own words, what does "hay" mean?

Dried grass used as food for farm animals.

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