Synonyms for straw

Synonyms for (noun) straw

Synonyms: straw, drinking straw

Definition: a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth

Similar words: tube, tubing

Definition: conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases


Synonyms: pale yellow, wheat, straw

Definition: a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white

Similar words: yellow, yellowness

Definition: yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons


Synonyms: chaff, husk, straw, stubble, stalk, shuck

Definition: material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

Similar words: plant material, plant substance

Definition: material derived from plants


Synonyms: straw

Definition: plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

Similar words: plant fiber, plant fibre

Definition: fiber derived from plants


Synonyms for (verb) straw

Synonyms: straw, strew

Definition: spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

Usage: strew toys all over the carpet

Similar words: spread, distribute

Definition: distribute or disperse widely

Usage: The invaders spread their language all over the country


Synonyms: straw

Definition: cover or provide with or as if with straw

Usage: cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm

Similar words: cover

Definition: provide with a covering or cause to be covered

Usage: cover her face with a handkerchief; cover the child with a blanket; cover the grave with flowers


Synonyms for (adj) straw

Synonyms: straw

Definition: of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored

Similar words: chromatic

Definition: being or having or characterized by hue


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