straw

1 of 2

noun

ˈstrȯ

: stalks of grain after threshing

broadly : dry stalky plant residue used like grain straw (as for bedding or packing)

: a natural or artificial heavy fiber used for weaving, plaiting, or braiding

: a dry coarse stem especially of a cereal grass

a(1)

: something of small worth or significance

(2)

: something too insubstantial to provide support or help in a desperate situation

clutching at straws

: chaff sense 2

: something (such as a hat) made of straw

: a tube (as of paper, plastic, or glass) for sucking up a beverage

: straw yellow

strawy

ˈstrȯ-ē

adjective

Phrases

straw in the wind

: a slight fact that is an indication of a coming event

Synonyms

Adjective

blond
blonde
fair
flaxen
golden
sandy
tawny

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun He was chewing on a straw. He asked for a straw for his iced tea. She drank the juice through a straw. Adjective the cheese maker told us that the best Parmesan cheeses are straw, not white, in color

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In a hypothetical primary without the former president, DeSantis topped the straw poll with 65%.

Gavin Newsom, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 The 2024 straw poll without Trump will instead feature Donald Trump Jr., along with all the aforementioned potential hopefuls.

Isabella Murray, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2022 Hawley, by the way, wasn’t even listed as a candidate on TPUSA’s straw poll.

Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 26 July 2022 An unscientific straw poll of attendees at the event found that 78.7% would vote for Trump in a GOP primary, with DeSantis coming in second with 19%.

Jill Colvin, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2022 This summer, a straw poll found 71% of respondents selected DeSantis as their first choice for president compared to 67% backing Trump.

Ben Baker, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2022 His campaign — already struggling under the legacy of the 1969 Chappaquiddick scandal — never quite recovered: Four days after the interview, Carter won a straw poll among Iowa Democrats with 70 percent of the vote.

Joel Mathis, The Week, 14 July 2022 DeSantis has been picking up support in far-flung places, besting Trump in a recent straw poll at a conservative gathering in Colorado.

Michael Scherer, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 DeSantis has been picking up support in far-flung places, besting Trump in a recent straw poll at a conservative gathering in Colorado.

Isaac Stanley-becker, Washington Post, 11 June 2022

Adjective

The nation's largest auto finance company has dropped its lawsuit against auto dealer Russ Darrow over loans to what turned out to be straw buyers of luxury vehicles destined for China via a con man's business.

Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2018 The nation's largest auto finance company has dropped its lawsuit against auto dealer Russ Darrow over loans to what turned out to be straw buyers of luxury vehicles destined for China via a con man's business.

Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2018 Straw bags with pom-pom accents are sure to please.

NOLA.com, 8 July 2017 Straw blinds go up to the ceiling, concealing the fact that the windows are much shorter.

Lisa Cregan, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English strēaw; akin to Old High German strō straw, Old English strewian to strew

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	straw in the wind
释义	straw 1 of 2 noun ˈstrȯ 1 a : stalks of grain after threshing broadly : dry stalky plant residue used like grain straw (as for bedding or packing) b : a natural or artificial heavy fiber used for weaving, plaiting, or braiding 2 : a dry coarse stem especially of a cereal grass 3 a(1) : something of small worth or significance (2) : something too insubstantial to provide support or help in a desperate situation clutching at straws b : chaff sense 2 4 a : something (such as a hat) made of straw b : a tube (as of paper, plastic, or glass) for sucking up a beverage 5 : straw yellow strawy ˈstrȯ-ē adjective straw 2 of 2 adjective 1 : made of straw a straw hat 2 : of, relating to, or used for straw a straw barn 3 : of the color of straw : pale yellow in color straw hair 4 : of little or no value : worthless 5 : of, relating to, resembling, or being a straw man 6 : of, relating to, or concerned with the discovery of preferences by means of a straw vote Phrases straw in the wind : a slight fact that is an indication of a coming event Synonyms Adjective blond blonde fair flaxen golden sandy tawny See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He was chewing on a straw. He asked for a straw for his iced tea. She drank the juice through a straw. Adjective the cheese maker told us that the best Parmesan cheeses are straw, not white, in color Recent Examples on the Web Noun In a hypothetical primary without the former president, DeSantis topped the straw poll with 65%. Gavin Newsom, Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 The 2024 straw poll without Trump will instead feature Donald Trump Jr., along with all the aforementioned potential hopefuls. Isabella Murray, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2022 Hawley, by the way, wasn’t even listed as a candidate on TPUSA’s straw poll. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 26 July 2022 An unscientific straw poll of attendees at the event found that 78.7% would vote for Trump in a GOP primary, with DeSantis coming in second with 19%. Jill Colvin, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2022 This summer, a straw poll found 71% of respondents selected DeSantis as their first choice for president compared to 67% backing Trump. Ben Baker, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2022 His campaign — already struggling under the legacy of the 1969 Chappaquiddick scandal — never quite recovered: Four days after the interview, Carter won a straw poll among Iowa Democrats with 70 percent of the vote. Joel Mathis, The Week, 14 July 2022 DeSantis has been picking up support in far-flung places, besting Trump in a recent straw poll at a conservative gathering in Colorado. Michael Scherer, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 DeSantis has been picking up support in far-flung places, besting Trump in a recent straw poll at a conservative gathering in Colorado. Isaac Stanley-becker, Washington Post, 11 June 2022 Adjective The nation's largest auto finance company has dropped its lawsuit against auto dealer Russ Darrow over loans to what turned out to be straw buyers of luxury vehicles destined for China via a con man's business. Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2018 The nation's largest auto finance company has dropped its lawsuit against auto dealer Russ Darrow over loans to what turned out to be straw buyers of luxury vehicles destined for China via a con man's business. Bruce Vielmetti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2018 Straw bags with pom-pom accents are sure to please. NOLA.com, 8 July 2017 Straw blinds go up to the ceiling, concealing the fact that the windows are much shorter. Lisa Cregan, House Beautiful, 19 Jan. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English strēaw; akin to Old High German strō straw, Old English strewian to strew First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing straw man of straw straw-colored straw in the wind straw vote straw man the straw that breaks/broke the camel's back straw yellow the final/last straw straw wine last straw straw hat straw mushroom straw boss See More man of straw straw-colored straw in the wind straw vote straw man the straw that breaks/broke the camel's back straw yellow the final/last straw straw wine last straw straw hat straw mushroom straw boss See More Kids Definition straw noun ˈstrȯ 1 : dry plant stems (as of grain after threshing) a mat of straw 2 : a slender tube for sucking up a beverage straw in the wind phrase as in precursor something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event He saw the increase of routine surveillance as another straw in the wind. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance precursor suggestion forerunner hint foreshadowing prediction herald foreboding augury presage boding portent omen badge auspice token prophecy inkling mark prefiguring intimation forecast divination harbinger foretaste prophesy forewarning note foretelling prognostication
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straw

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