Pronunciation

/rɪd/

Definitions

• Noun: A tall grass plant with long, slender stems, often used to make musical instruments (reed pipes) or as a material in baskets and other woven items. Example: “The wind blew through the reeds by the riverbank.”
• Verb: To use a reed as a musical instrument, especially to produce sound by blowing air across it. Example: “She learned to play the clarinet by blowing on the reed.”
• Adjective: Characteristic of a reed, having a flexible and resilient nature. Example: “The reed-like texture of the fabric gives it a unique look.”

Phrases

• “Play a reed instrument” refers to playing a musical instrument like a clarinet or saxophone.
• “Cut a reed” means to prepare a new reed for a wind instrument by trimming its ends.
• “Rustle of reeds” describes the sound made by moving or swaying reeds.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The musician carefully selected a new reed for her concert tonight.”
• Verb: “The composer’s piece featured a haunting melody played on the oboe’s reed.”
• Adjective: “The dancer’s movements were as supple as a reed in the breeze.”

Synonyms

• Reed-like
• Flexible
• Grassy
• Windy
• Sinuous

Antonyms

• Stiff
• Rigid
• Brittle
• Robust
• Solid