paddy Definition
- 1a field where rice is grown
- 2a bundle of straw or hay
Using paddy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paddy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The farmers were working in the paddy fields.
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The paddy was harvested and sent to the mill for processing.
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He carried a paddy of hay on his back.
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The cows were eating from a paddy of straw.
paddy Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for paddy
- rice paddy
- rice field
- rice plantation
- straw bundle
- hay bundle
Phrases with paddy
Example
The suspects were taken away in a paddy wagon.
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The politician's paddy power was evident in the number of supporters at the rally.
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The paddy fields stretched as far as the eye could see.
Origins of paddy
from Malay 'padi', meaning 'rice in the straw'
Summary: paddy in Brief
The term 'paddy' [ˈpædi] refers to a field where rice is grown, often flooded, and also to a bundle of straw or hay. It is commonly used in phrases like 'paddy wagon,' a police van for transporting prisoners, and 'paddy power,' referring to the influence or control someone has over a group of people.
