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

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

Examples

• The fisherman baits his hook with worms.
• She uses different baits depending on what fish she wants to catch.
• The store offers various baits for hunting and fishing.
• He baits his younger brother by hiding his toys.
• The advertisement baits customers with promises of huge savings.
• Don’t let him bait you into an argument.
• The trap was set with fresh baits to attract mice.