buoy (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɔɪ/

Definition

An anchored floating object used to mark a channel, warn of underwater hazards, or provide a mooring point for vessels.

Examples

• The ship struck a submerged rock because the warning buoy had drifted out of position.

• We tied our small boat to the mooring buoy for the afternoon.

• The channel is clearly marked by a series of red and green buoys.

How to Use buoy

buoy up (phrasal verb)

To support or encourage someone or something. — "The team was buoyed up by the crowd's loud cheering."

Synonyms of buoy

Words with a similar meaning to buoy:

• marker
• beacon
• float

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