Paddy (noun)

1. A low-lying field flooded for growing rice.
2. The rice plant grown in such fields.
3. Unhusked rice.

Origin:

The word 'paddy' comes from the malay word 'padi', meaning rice plant.

Examples:

1. The paddies were dotted with water buffaloes as they plowed the fields.
2. The paddy is a staple crop in many parts of Asia.
3. The paddy fields provided a stunning backdrop for the sunset.
4. The paddy is harvested and threshed to produce rice.
5. The paddies were an important source of food for the local communities.