plural y's or ys
ˈwīz 
often capitalized, often attributive
1
a
: the 25th letter of the English alphabet
b
: a graphic representation of this letter
c
: a speech counterpart of orthographic y
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter y
3
: one designated y especially as the 25th in order or class or the second in order or class when x is made the first
4
: something shaped like the letter Y
1
yard
2
year
yttrium
variants
or less commonly -ey
ē;
in some dialects, especially British, Southern US, and New England, often but not shown at individual entries i
1
a
: characterized by : full of
blossomy
dirty
muddy
clayey
b
: having the character of : composed of
icy
waxy
c
: like : like that of
homey
wintry
—often with a disparaging connotationstagy
2
a
: tending or inclined to
sleepy
chatty
b
: giving occasion for (specified) action
teary
c
: performing (specified) action
curly
same
plural -ies
1
: state : condition : quality
beggary
2
: activity, place of business, or goods dealt with
chandlery
laundry
3
: whole body or group
soldiery
see -ie
Dictionary Entries Near y
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“Y.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/y. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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