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reed

Pronunciation: [riːd]

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Learn how to use reed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas like marshes or along riverbanks. Reeds like to live where it's damp, and they often sway in the wind.

Example

The reeds by the river were swaying gently in the breeze.

Example

There were no reeds in the dry field; it was too barren for them to grow.

Example

Have you ever seen how tall the reeds can grow by the lake?

Context: “music”

(noun) a thin piece of material, often made of cane, used in musical instruments like clarinets or oboes to make sound. The reed vibrates when you blow air through it, helping to create music.

Example

He replaced the reed in his clarinet to improve the sound quality.

Example

The musician couldn't play the tune because the reed was broken.

Example

Do you know how to change the reed on a woodwind instrument?

Context: “music”

(verb) to make or repair a reed for a musical instrument. This means cutting or shaping the reed to help it sound its best when played.

Example

She knows how to reed her instrument very well and plays beautifully.

Example

He forgot to reed his saxophone before the concert, so it didn't sound like it should.

Example

Can you teach me how to reed my oboe properly?

How to pronounce reed

Pronunciation: [riːd]

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