B1nounfoodenvironment
US/strɔː/
UK/strɔː/
dried stalks of grain, or a thin pipe used for drinking
In context
The farmer spread fresh straw on the floor of the barn.
Can I have a straw for my iced coffee?
Many cafes now use paper straws instead of plastic ones.
Words that go with straw
adjective + noun
- plastic strawPlastic straws are banned in some cities.
- paper strawThe paper straw went soft in my drink.
verb + preposition
- drink through a strawChildren like to drink through a straw.
noun + noun
- straw hatHe wore a straw hat in the sun.
- straw roofThe old house had a straw roof.
noun + preposition
- bale of strawThe truck was full of bales of straw.