Meaning of the word straw in English

What does straw mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

straw

US /strɑː/

UK /strɔː/

a thin tube of plastic or treated paper for sucking drink from a glass or bottle

Example:

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Could I have a straw with my drink, please?

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Children often enjoy drinking through a straw.

Synonym:

drinking straw sipping straw

dried stalks of grain, used as fodder or for bedding, packing, or weaving

Example:

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The farmer used straw for the animals' bedding.

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The hat was made of woven straw.

Synonym:

hay fodder chaff

pale yellow; straw-colored

Example:

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The wine had a beautiful straw color.

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Her hair was a light straw blonde.

Synonym:

pale yellow straw-colored blonde