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Strewing: meaning, definitions and examples

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strewing

 

[ ˈstruːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scattering objects

Strewing refers to the act of spreading or scattering things over a surface. It can be used in various contexts, such as throwing flower petals on the ground, or laying out items in a disorganized manner.

Synonyms

dispersing, scattering, spreading

Examples of usage

  • She was strewing flowers along the path.
  • The children were strewing toys around the living room.
  • He started strewing breadcrumbs to attract the birds.

Translations

Translations of the word "strewing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dispersão

🇮🇳 बिखेरना

🇩🇪 Streuen

🇮🇩 menyebar

🇺🇦 розсипання

🇵🇱 rozrzucanie

🇯🇵 撒くこと

🇫🇷 dispersion

🇪🇸 esparcir

🇹🇷 saçılma

🇰🇷 흩뿌리기

🇸🇦 نشر

🇨🇿 rozptýlení

🇸🇰 rozptýlenie

🇨🇳 散播

🇸🇮 razprševanje

🇮🇸 dreifing

🇰🇿 тарату

🇬🇪 გავრცელება

🇦🇿 yayılma

🇲🇽 esparcir

Word origin

The word 'strewing' originates from the Old English 'streowan', which means to scatter or to spread. This term has been used since the 12th century. The root is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch 'strooien' and German 'streuen', both meaning to sow or scatter. The evolution of the word in English has retained its core meaning related to dispersing objects. Over the centuries, it has found its place in both literary and everyday contexts, illustrating both physical and metaphorical scattering.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,154 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.