reeds

[riːdz]

reeds Definition

• 1. tall, slender-leaved plants of the grass family that grow in water or on marshy ground
• 2. a musical instrument made from a bundle of reeds, used especially in folk music

Using reeds: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reeds" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The lake was surrounded by tall reeds.

• Example

  The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a single reed.

• Example

  She played a tune on her reed pipes.

• Example

  The basket was woven from reeds.

reeds Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reeds

• cane
• bamboo
• rushes

Phrases with reeds

• the reeds

  a section of a river, typically characterized by the presence of reeds

  Example

  We went fishing in the reeds and caught some trout.

• reed bed

  an area of land covered with reeds

  Example

  The reed bed provides a habitat for many species of birds and insects.

• reed instrument

  a musical instrument that produces sound by a vibrating reed, such as a clarinet or saxophone

  Example

  He learned to play the saxophone, a popular reed instrument.

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Summary: reeds in Brief

'Reeds' [riːdz] refer to tall, slender-leaved plants that grow in water or on marshy ground. It can also mean a musical instrument made from a bundle of reeds, used especially in folk music. Examples include 'The lake was surrounded by tall reeds.' and 'She played a tune on her reed pipes.'