Straw: meaning, definitions and examples

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straw

 

[ strษ”ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canudo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเค†เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strohhalm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sedotan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะปะพะผะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚omka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pajita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pipet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นจ๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูุงุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brฤko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slamka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slamica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ popote

Etymology

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.

See also: strawberry.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,464 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.