reed
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: reeds · reeding · reeded
Sense 1
Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The hollow stem of these plants.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To thatch.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To mill or mint with reeding.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “reed” mean?
Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
Is “reed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.