English · Word Candidate

relay

/ˈɹiːleɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: relays · relaying · relayed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A new set of anything.

Noun

Examples

There is a snaky gleam in her hard grey eye, as of anticipated rounds of buttered toast, relays of hot chops, worryings and quellings of young children, sharp snappings at poor Berry, and all the other delights of her Ogress's castle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To pass on or transfer (information).

Verb

Examples

The CCTV cameras relay what's going on to the headquarters.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “relay” mean?

A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.

Is “relay” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.