noun
- plural of reed: tall, thin plants that grow in wet areas, or the hollow stems of such plants
- plural of reed: thin pieces of wood or metal in musical instruments that vibrate to produce sound
Usage: music
Examples
- The ducks nested among the reeds by the pond.
- Tall reeds swayed in the marsh breeze.
- The clarinet player replaced his worn reeds.
- She collected reeds from the riverbank for her craft project.
- The saxophone has a single reed, while the oboe has double reeds.
- Reeds provided natural camouflage for the hunting blind.
- The music store sells reeds for various woodwind instruments.