Cool MateMeaning of Straw
A thin tube made of plastic or paper for drinking beverages.
In simple words: A thin tube used for drinking.
Straw in a sentence
- I ordered a soda with a straw to make it easier to drink.
- The child had a blue straw in her juice box.
- Can you pass me a straw from that drawer?
- They're using a straw to rehydrate the plant.
- On hot days, I love sipping iced tea through a straw.
How to use Straw
Used in casual settings, often with drinks like soda or cocktails. Not typically used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'straw'-berry smoothie; you drink it using a straw.
Related words
Collocations with Straw
- drink with a straw
- sipping through a straw
- paper straw
- plastic straw
- colorful straw
Synonyms for Straw
- tube
- drinking straw
- sip straw
Common mistakes with Straw
- Confused with 'straws' as in multiple, forgetting the plural form.
- Using 'straw' when referring to a physical object instead of its function.
- Mixing up with similar-sounding words like 'strawberry'.
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More words like Straw
- Tube
- Forget it
A phrase used to indicate that something is no longer worth considering.
- I'm through doing that shit
I have decided to stop engaging in that unpleasant action.
- You always say that
You frequently repeat this statement.
- The same thing every time
An expression meaning doing something identically on each occasion.
- I'm always right too
A phrase indicating one's belief in being correct, often used in debate or discussion.
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Frequently asked questions about Straw
What does Straw mean?
A thin tube used for drinking.
What is the definition of Straw?
A thin tube made of plastic or paper for drinking beverages.
How do you use Straw in a sentence?
I ordered a soda with a straw to make it easier to drink.
Can you give another example of Straw?
The child had a blue straw in her juice box.
What are synonyms for Straw?
Common alternatives include tube, drinking straw, sip straw.
What words go with Straw?
It commonly pairs with drink with a straw, sipping through a straw, paper straw, plastic straw, colorful straw.
What are common mistakes when using Straw?
Confused with 'straws' as in multiple, forgetting the plural form. Using 'straw' when referring to a physical object instead of its function. Mixing up with similar-sounding words like 'strawberry'.
How do you pronounce Straw?
US: //strɔ//, UK: //strɔː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Straw?
Used in casual settings, often with drinks like soda or cocktails. Not typically used in formal writing.