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Bookmark or Share- Cay - WikipediaA cay (/ ˈ k iː, ˈ k eɪ / KEE, KAY), also spelled caye or key, is a small, low-elevation, sandy island on the surface of a coral reef. Cays occur in tropical environments throughout the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans, including in the Caribbean and on the Great Barrier Reef and Belize Barrier Reef.
- Cay | Coral Reef, Marine Ecosystem & Caribbean | Britannicacay, small, low island, usually sandy, situated on a coral reef platform. Such islands are commonly referred to as keys in Florida and parts of the Caribbean. Sand cays are usually built on the edge of the coral platform, opposite the direction from which the prevailing winds blow.
- Rum Cay in The Bahamas - Vivid Coral Reefs & White Sand BeachesRum Cay is considered one of the best-kept secrets in The Bahamas–home to historical ruins, vivid coral reefs, miles of white sand beaches, and thrilling surf. Just offshore, abundant marine life attracts fishermen, divers, and snorkelers from all around.
- Cay Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of CAY is a low island or reef of sand or coral.
- Cay Definition & Meaning | YourDictionaryA small, low island largely made of sand or coral. Wiktionary. Synonyms: Florida key. key. islet. ait. Other Word Forms of Cay. Noun. Singular: cay. Plural: cays. Origin of Cay. Alteration (influenced by quay) of Spanish cayo probably from Taíno. From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. From Arawakan via Spanish cayo.
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