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straws

[strɔːz]

straws Definition

  • 1a thin tube of plastic or other material, used to suck liquid into the mouth
  • 2a single dried stalk of a grain plant, especially wheat, barley, or oats, used as a drinking straw

Using straws: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "straws" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She sipped her drink through a straw.

  • Example

    The children were blowing bubbles in their drinks with their straws.

  • Example

    The bartender gave me a straw with my cocktail.

  • Example

    He chewed on a straw while he thought.

straws Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for straws

  • reeds
  • drinking tube
  • sipping device
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Summary: straws in Brief

The term 'straws' [strɔːz] refers to thin tubes made of plastic or other materials used to suck liquid into the mouth. It can also refer to single dried stalks of grain plants, especially wheat, barley, or oats, used as drinking straws. Examples include 'She sipped her drink through a straw,' and 'The bartender gave me a straw with my cocktail.'