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

Tai’s study reflects only the movements of people with cellphones, and therefore likely underrepresents children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups.

From Salon

But Tai's term also coincided with that of Xi Jinping, under whom Chinese claims have grown more aggressive.

From BBC

Te Tai died in battle just two weeks later.

From BBC

She was told: "I can freely search and I believe that I've found photos of you and Tai from some time ago with a child."

From BBC

Yoga and pilates, too, offer strengthening benefits, she says, as does less intense Tai Chi.

From Los Angeles Times