Straw
noun
A thin tube meant to suck liquid into the mouth.
He sipped his drink through a straw.
Often appears as...
- drinking straw
- straw hat
noun
The dried stalks of cereals such as wheat, used especially as bedding for animals.
The cows are bedded on straw.
Often appears as...
- bale of straw
- straw barn
adjective
Of a pale yellow colour like that of straw.
She had straw blonde hair.
Often appears as...
- straw hat
- straw basket
idiom
The last straw, the final problem in a series, after which one cannot tolerate more.
His unkind words were the last straw.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
A thin hollow tube of paper or plastic for sucking drink from a bottle or a cup.
He drank his soda through a straw.
Often appears as...
- drinking straw
- straw dispenser
noun
A thin tube meant to suck liquid into the mouth.
He sipped his drink through a straw.
Often appears as...
- drinking straw
- straw hat
noun
The dried stalks of cereals such as wheat, used especially as bedding for animals.
The cows are bedded on straw.
Often appears as...
- bale of straw
- straw barn
adjective
Of a pale yellow colour like that of straw.
She had straw blonde hair.
Often appears as...
- straw hat
- straw basket
idiom
The last straw, the final problem in a series, after which one cannot tolerate more.
His unkind words were the last straw.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
noun
A thin hollow tube of paper or plastic for sucking drink from a bottle or a cup.
He drank his soda through a straw.
Often appears as...
- drinking straw
- straw dispenser
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Informal Use
The term 'straw' for a drinking tube is casual and commonly used in everyday speech.
Can I have a straw for my juice, please?
Pro Tip 2/2Environmental Concern
Plastic straws are subject to environmental debates. Some places now use paper or metal alternatives.
Most cafes have switched to paper straws because they're better for the environment.
Pro Tip 1/2Informal Use
The term 'straw' for a drinking tube is casual and commonly used in everyday speech.
Can I have a straw for my juice, please?
Pro Tip 2/2Environmental Concern
Plastic straws are subject to environmental debates. Some places now use paper or metal alternatives.
Most cafes have switched to paper straws because they're better for the environment.
Pro Tip 1/2Informal Use
The term 'straw' for a drinking tube is casual and commonly used in everyday speech.
Can I have a straw for my juice, please?
Pro Tip 2/2Environmental Concern
Plastic straws are subject to environmental debates. Some places now use paper or metal alternatives.
Most cafes have switched to paper straws because they're better for the environment.
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Video examples
What Happens When Tigers...
this one strike and he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother he's gonna be a change I can see already see what I mean about being straw be aren't you yeah that's good you got spirit so this is one we call in spot this neural chat was the first one born and he was the one that
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100 solutions to reverse...
receiving their first solar panel. Before, kerosene was used for cooking and lighting, kerosene on a straw island. So by installing solar, this family is not only helping to reduce emissions, but providing safety and security for their household. And tropical forests tell their own story.
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Small Creatures In Need...
bat species in the uk seeing one close-up is incredibly rare i can't believe how small she is she's quite yeah they are they're one of the smaller species that we have they're they're bigger than pippa straws and our ears are fascinating aren't they they are yeah i mean they use the ears
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How we can turn the tide...
My question is, are individual efforts, like ditching plastic straws or going vegan, making a difference or are they just tokenistic drops in the ocean? Good question. It's a good question. They are totally important. Absolutely important.
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Emily Ainsworth: Inside...
straw and he used to roll a spliff and he used to sing her lullabies and whether it was a marijuana or whether it was the sound of his voice he used to do the trick I told you that this is a world which deals with appearances and
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Elon Musk: A future...
And we want to make that tiny straw a big highway. And I’m definitely not saying that this is going to solve everything. Or this is you know, it’s the only thing -- it’s something that might be helpful. And worst-case scenario,
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How the bendy straw was...
to hospitals to help patients drink while reclining, but eventually, with the marketing and business savvy from his sister Betty, the bendy straw becomes a beloved utensil of every child and a regular household item.
Video examples
Srdja Popovic: How to...
This is how he became known to the public, and this is what probably became the straw that broke the camel's back. But here is also the bad news. The nonviolent struggle is won in the real world, in the streets.
Video examples
What forgiveness can...
and life has no value and it might shatter life I also learned that when you draw the short straw in life nobody cares if you
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Janine Shepherd: A...
and instead embrace the virtues of the heart. So raise your straws if you'll join me. Thank you. Thank you.
Video examples
What Happens When Tigers...
this one strike and he tends to have a little bit more of a feisty character than his brother he's gonna be a change I can see already see what I mean about being straw be aren't you yeah that's good you got spirit so this is one we call in spot this neural chat was the first one born and he was the one that
Video examples
100 solutions to reverse...
receiving their first solar panel. Before, kerosene was used for cooking and lighting, kerosene on a straw island. So by installing solar, this family is not only helping to reduce emissions, but providing safety and security for their household. And tropical forests tell their own story.
Video examples
Small Creatures In Need...
bat species in the uk seeing one close-up is incredibly rare i can't believe how small she is she's quite yeah they are they're one of the smaller species that we have they're they're bigger than pippa straws and our ears are fascinating aren't they they are yeah i mean they use the ears
Video examples
How we can turn the tide...
My question is, are individual efforts, like ditching plastic straws or going vegan, making a difference or are they just tokenistic drops in the ocean? Good question. It's a good question. They are totally important. Absolutely important.
Video examples
Emily Ainsworth: Inside...
straw and he used to roll a spliff and he used to sing her lullabies and whether it was a marijuana or whether it was the sound of his voice he used to do the trick I told you that this is a world which deals with appearances and
Video examples
Elon Musk: A future...
And we want to make that tiny straw a big highway. And I’m definitely not saying that this is going to solve everything. Or this is you know, it’s the only thing -- it’s something that might be helpful. And worst-case scenario,
Video examples
How the bendy straw was...
to hospitals to help patients drink while reclining, but eventually, with the marketing and business savvy from his sister Betty, the bendy straw becomes a beloved utensil of every child and a regular household item.
Video examples
Srdja Popovic: How to...
This is how he became known to the public, and this is what probably became the straw that broke the camel's back. But here is also the bad news. The nonviolent struggle is won in the real world, in the streets.
Video examples
What forgiveness can...
and life has no value and it might shatter life I also learned that when you draw the short straw in life nobody cares if you
Video examples
Janine Shepherd: A...
and instead embrace the virtues of the heart. So raise your straws if you'll join me. Thank you. Thank you.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Oliver Sykes
English Musician
We can get rid of all the plastic bags and plastic straws in the world - and we need to - but nothing is going to get better until we can make the people at the top see that there are changes to be made.
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John Lydon
English Musician
I've created several musical trends, really. That's not because I'm so far out and fabulous. It's because most bands have no ideas of their own. They're so desperate they'll grab at any old straw.
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Richard Belzer
American Comedian
I went to several public schools. I went to religious school. I was thrown out of Hebrew school, which was the final straw. They said, 'God doesn't like you anymore. Go eat pork.
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Iliza Shlesinger
American Comedian
My hair is just like five pieces of very soft straw that needs managing. I touch my hair a lot, and that makes it crazy.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.
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Michael Mullen
American Admiral
Don't try to run your life through a single straw. Someone, some event, will cut it off.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
Behold the child, by Nature's kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.
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Laurie David
American Activist
I could spend my life focusing on getting rid of straws in our society.
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O. Henry
American Writer
A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows.
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Jason Chaffetz
American Politician
Straw purchasing is illegal.
Quote examples
Oliver Sykes
English Musician
We can get rid of all the plastic bags and plastic straws in the world - and we need to - but nothing is going to get better until we can make the people at the top see that there are changes to be made.
Quote examples
John Lydon
English Musician
I've created several musical trends, really. That's not because I'm so far out and fabulous. It's because most bands have no ideas of their own. They're so desperate they'll grab at any old straw.
Quote examples
Richard Belzer
American Comedian
I went to several public schools. I went to religious school. I was thrown out of Hebrew school, which was the final straw. They said, 'God doesn't like you anymore. Go eat pork.
Quote examples
Iliza Shlesinger
American Comedian
My hair is just like five pieces of very soft straw that needs managing. I touch my hair a lot, and that makes it crazy.
Quote examples
Lord Byron
British Poet
Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.
Quote examples
Michael Mullen
American Admiral
Don't try to run your life through a single straw. Someone, some event, will cut it off.
Quote examples
Alexander Pope
English Poet
Behold the child, by Nature's kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.
Quote examples
Laurie David
American Activist
I could spend my life focusing on getting rid of straws in our society.
Quote examples
O. Henry
American Writer
A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows.
Quote examples
Jason Chaffetz
American Politician
Straw purchasing is illegal.
Example 1 of 10
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