1. food used to attract fish or other animals for catching
2. something used to attract or tempt someone

1. to put bait on a hook or in a trap
2. to deliberately annoy or provoke someone

Examples

• The fisherman used worms as bait to catch trout.
• The store offered free samples as bait to attract customers.
• She baited the hook with a piece of cheese.
• He baited the mousetrap with peanut butter.
• The bullies tried to bait him into a fight.
• Don’t let them bait you with their rude comments.
• The advertisement was just bait to get people into the store.