5 letter words starting with REE

Reefs

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. A ridge of rock, coral, or sand rising from the ocean floor that is near the surface of the water.
2. A chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water.

Pronunciations:

• US: /riːfs/
• UK: /riːfs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "reefs" is believed to have originated from Middle English "reef" meaning "rib of a ships sail". It was later used to refer to a chain or range of rocks lying at or near the surface of the water. Today, the word is commonly used to refer to a ridge of rock, coral, or sand rising from the ocean floor that is near the surface of the water.

Synonyms:

• Atoll
• Coral reef
• Shoal
• Bank
• Rocky ledge

Related Words:

• Beefs
• Defer
• Keefs
• Leers
• Rebel

Example Sentences:

• The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.
• The shipwreck was found on a reef near the coast.
• The fishermen had to navigate carefully around the shoals and reefs.

reefy

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: characterized by or having many reefs

Pronunciation (US): /ˈrifē/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈriːfi/

Origin and Usage: The word "reefy" is derived from the noun "reef," which refers to a ridge of rock, sand, or coral that rises to or near the surface of a body of water. The adjective "reefy" is used to describe a place or body of water that has many reefs.

Synonyms: coral-filled, coral-studded, reef-filled, reef-studded

Related Words: coral, ocean, shore, beach, tidal

Example Sentences:

• The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most famous and beautiful reefy places in the world.
• The boat captain warned the passengers to be careful because the water was very reefy.
• The snorkelers were amazed by the variety of fish and other sea creatures they saw in the reefy waters.

reedy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Thin and tall like a reed; having a tone or quality that is thin and high-pitched.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈridi/; UK: /ˈriːdi/

Origin and Usage: The word "reedy" originated from the Old English word "hrēodig" which means "full of reeds". It has been used since the 14th century to describe things that resemble or are made of reeds, such as musical instruments, plants, and people with thin and tall physiques. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to create imagery and evoke emotions.

Synonyms: Thin, tall, lanky, spindly, willowy, slender, svelte.

Related Words: Reed, ruddy, ready, redly, rewed.

Example Sentences:

• He played a reedy tune on his flute.
• The reedy grass swayed in the wind.
• Her voice was reedy and high-pitched.
• The reedy man walked with long strides.
• The reedy sound of the violin filled the room.

reede Parts of Speech

noun

Definitions

1. A long, slender, flexible stem or stalk of a plant, especially a grass or reed.

2. A musical instrument made from a reed, such as a clarinet or saxophone.

Pronunciations

US: /riːd/

UK: /riːd/

Origin and Usage

The word "reede" comes from Middle English "rede," which means "a reed or a piece of land covered with reeds." It has been in use since the 14th century.

Reeds are commonly found in wetlands and are used for various purposes, such as making musical instruments, thatching roofs, and weaving baskets. The word "reede" is also used to refer to the stem or stalk of a plant, especially a grass or reed.

Synonyms

stem, stalk, shoot, cane, shaft, stick

Related Words

grass, flute, oboes, pipes, saxos

Example Sentences

1. The wetland was filled with tall reeds swaying in the breeze.

2. The musician played a beautiful melody on his reed instrument.

3. The farmer used a sharp knife to cut the reede into manageable lengths.