paddy

A paddy is a patch of land used for growing rice.

You might hear someone talk about going out to their paddy to do some farming work. A paddy is usually a large area of flat land, often near a river or lake, where farmers grow rice and other crops like wheat or corn. In many Asian countries, paddies are an important part of the landscape and a way of life for people who rely on agriculture. If you're visiting these areas, you might see bright green fields of paddy rice swaying gently in the breeze.