Synonyms for

Straw

Verb / strɔ: / Another word for straw — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thin tube made of plastic or paper used for drinking beverages

Synonyms & similar words

husk shuck wheat paleyellow chaff stubble strew stalk drinkingstraw sipper slurper

Synonyms by register

Formal

reed stalk culm

Informal

sipper tube

Literary

wisp sheaf

Antonyms

solid substantial heavy dense robust

Common collocations

  • drinking straw
  • straw poll
  • last straw
  • bundle of straw
  • straw man
  • straw bale
  • straw hat

Word family

noun straw
adjective straw

Usage note

While 'straw' can refer to the dried stalks of cereal plants, it is most commonly used in the context of a drinking tube. 'The last straw' is a common idiom meaning the final annoyance in a series of annoyances.

Example sentences

  1. I like to drink my milk with a straw.
  2. My straw is red and white striped.
  3. Mom gave me a bendy straw for my juice.
  4. The waiter brought us extra straws for our drinks.
  5. The straw in my soda was too short.

Quotes

  • The final straw in the talk had been the mention of the word 'reconciliation'. - Ian Smith
  • A man in a straw hat stands directly in front of me, blocking my view of the stage. - Augusten Burroughs
  • The straw that broke the camel's back is generally the last straw, or the final difficulty in a long line of difficulties. - John Florio

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