Reed
Pronunciation: /ˈriːd/
Reed (noun)
- A tall, thin plant that grows in wet areas, often near lakes or rivers.
- A thin piece of wood or metal that vibrates to produce sound in some musical instruments.
- An old writing tool made from a hollow plant stem, used like a pen.
Examples
- The wind rustled through the reed by the riverbank.
- Birds often nest among the reed in wetlands.
Common collocations: tall reed, reed bed, swaying reed, replace the reed, reed instrument