reed

[riːd]

reed Definition

• 1. a tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family that grows in water or on marshy ground
• 2. a thin strip of material, typically cane, straw, or a synthetic substance, used for weaving or plaiting items such as baskets, hats, or chair seats
• 3. a musical instrument made from a reed, especially a type of mouth organ or a clarinet

Using reed: Examples

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

• Example

  The pond was full of reeds and lily pads.

• Example

  She wove a basket out of reeds.

• Example

  He played a tune on his reed flute.

• Example

  The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a single reed.

reed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for reed

• cane
• stalk
• shaft
• stem

Phrases with reed

• blow a (or one's) own reed

  to boast or brag about oneself

  Example

  I don't mean to blow my own reed, but I'm pretty good at this game.

• the last (or final) straw (that breaks the camel's back)

  the final problem in a series of problems that makes it impossible for someone to continue to accept a situation

  Example

  When he forgot my birthday, that was the last straw.

• separate the wheat from the chaff

  to distinguish valuable people or things from worthless ones

  Example

  The new system will help us separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to job applicants.

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Summary: reed in Brief

A 'reed' [riːd] can refer to a tall, slender-leaved plant that grows in water or on marshy ground, or a thin strip of material used for weaving or plaiting items. It can also refer to a musical instrument made from a reed, such as a mouth organ or clarinet. Examples include 'The pond was full of reeds and lily pads.' and 'He played a tune on his reed flute.'