Synonyms for
Paddy
Definition
Rice that has been harvested, threshed, or husked but not yet milled. It can also refer to a field where rice is grown.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- young paddy
- transplanting paddy
- paddy straw
- paddy field
- paddy cultivation
- paddy rice
- flooded paddy
Word family
noun paddy
Usage note
Primarily refers to a rice field, especially in South and Southeast Asia. Can also be a derogatory term for an Irish person, which should be avoided.
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Example sentences
- 1. The farmers were working hard to harvest the paddy crop.
- 2. The paddy plantation was vast and stretched as far as the eye could see.
- 3. The villagers relied on the paddy harvest for their livelihood.
- 4. The paddy soil was rich and fertile.
- 5. The paddy farm had a large irrigation system to maintain the water levels.
Quotes
1. "The rice paddies were a beautiful shade of green, stretching out as far as the eye could see." - Unknown
2. "In the paddy fields, time moves slowly, and the beauty of nature surrounds you." - Unknown
3. "The sound of the wind rustling through the paddy fields is like music to the ears." - Unknown