Straw: meaning, definitions and examples

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straw

[ strɔː ]

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drinking

A thin tube of paper, plastic, or other material used for sucking up liquid into the mouth.

Synonyms

sipping device, tube

Examples of usage

I used a straw to drink my soda.
She sipped her cocktail through a straw.
He stirred his iced coffee with a straw.

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material

Stems of grain, especially of wheat, rye, oats, or barley, from which the grain is harvested.

Synonyms

stalks

Examples of usage

The farmer gathered the straw after harvesting the wheat.
She used straw for the bedding of the animals.

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hat

A stiff wide-brimmed hat with a flat crown.

Synonyms

boater, skimmer

Examples of usage

He wore a straw hat to protect himself from the sun.
She looked stylish in her straw hat.

Translations

Translations of the word "straw" in other languages:

🇵🇹 canudo

🇮🇳 पुआल

🇩🇪 Strohhalm

🇮🇩 sedotan

🇺🇦 соломинка

🇵🇱 słomka

🇯🇵 ストロー

🇫🇷 paille

🇪🇸 pajita

🇹🇷 pipet

🇰🇷 빨대

🇸🇦 شفاطة

🇨🇿 brčko

🇸🇰 slamka

🇨🇳 吸管

🇸🇮 slamica

🇮🇸 rör

🇰🇿 сабан

🇬🇪 სასმელი მილი

🇦🇿 saman

🇲🇽 popote

Word origin

The word 'straw' originated from Old English 'streaw', which is related to Old High German 'stro', meaning 'straw'. Straw has been used by humans for thousands of years, initially as bedding, then as thatching for roofs, and later for various other purposes. The modern use of straw in items like drinking straws and straw hats reflects its versatility and enduring popularity.