reed
noun
the straight stalk of any of various tall grasses, especially of the genera Phragmites and Arundo, growing in marshy places.
reeds
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pluralof reed.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The nibbled plants are stashed in small piles amongst the reeds by the water voles to eat later.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Paddle in hand, he now collects the rubbish that accumulates in the reeds along the swampy banks to sell to recycling companies.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Linas, a runner, started the Creek Team OC Instagram account after noticing changes on his runs along San Juan and Trabuco creeks, where lush green reeds suddenly turned brown and lifeless, and birds disappeared.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
A river stretched along the far horizon, lined with a few reeds growing up from the swamps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Clusters of reeds shoot up like spiked anchors around the perimeter.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
