bailey

noun
UK: /ˈbeɪ.li/
US: /ˈbeɪ.li/

  1. The outer wall of a castle.

    1. The bailey was surrounded by a high stone wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. Soldiers patrolled the bailey, guarding the castle from potential invaders. [ ] [ ]

  2. The courtyard enclosed by the outer walls of a castle.

    1. The horses were kept inside the bailey during the night. [ ] [ ]
    2. A bustling market filled the bailey on market days offering goods and entertainment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

courtyard ward
bailey noun

  1. A bridge made of steel that is easily put up and moved from one place to another.

    1. The troops built a bailey to cross the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. Bailey bridges are often used to replace bridges damaged by natural disasters. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bailey" in English means: The outer wall of a castle., The courtyard enclosed by the outer walls of a castle..

The phonetic transcription of "bailey" is /ˈbeɪ.li/ in British English and /ˈbeɪ.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bailey": courtyard, ward.

Example usage of "bailey": "The bailey was surrounded by a high stone wall.". More examples on the page.