tai

¹

[ tahy ]

noun

, plural tai.

1. any of several sparoid fishes of the Pacific Ocean, as Pagrus major red tai, a food fish of Japan.

Tai

²

[ tahy, tah-ee ]

noun

1. a group of languages spoken in SE Asia, including Thai, Lao, and Shan.
2. Thai.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Tai.
2. Thai.

TAI

¹

abbreviation for

1. International Atomic Time

Tai

²

/ taɪ /

adjective

1. a variant spelling of Thai

Word History and Origins

Origin of tai¹

1615–25; < Japanese ta ( w ) i, earlier tafi

Example Sentences

Grab dinner at nearby old-school haunt Chez Jay or head a little farther afield for a knee-wobbling mai tai at the Galley.

From Los Angeles Times

Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah, aged 42 and 43, have denied causing or allowing the death of their three-year-old son, Abiyah Yasharahyalah.

From BBC

You might be eligible for SilverSneakers, a program that has workouts like tai chi, Zumba and outdoor walking groups, as well as scores of live online classes.

From Los Angeles Times

And now, you have Katherine Tai as the current U.S. trade representative, and she’s tougher on China than anybody else.

From Los Angeles Times

TAI is a key supplier for Turkey's military, providing its F-16 fighter jets.

From BBC