Clay Definition
clay
- noun
- a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
- water soaked soil; soft wet earth
- United States general who commanded United States forces in Europe from 1945 to 1949 and who oversaw the Berlin airlift (1897-1978)
- United States politician responsible for the Missouri Compromise between free and slave states (1777-1852)
- the dead body of a human being; "the cadaver was intended for dissection"; "the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse"; "the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river"; "honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay"
"Clay" in song lyrics
See how clay is used in real songs:
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"Using suffocation as elation, to start molding clay"
Adeem — Maker Mine -
"Straight haters, but I'm The Greatest like Cassius Clay"
A.G. f/ Ghetto Dwellas — Underground Life -
"I like to party and play, word to Cassius Clay"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — That!
Words that rhyme with clay
Usage tips for "clay"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "clay" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for clay to find words that pair well.