Strauss

American  

[strous, shtrous] / straʊs, ʃtraʊs /

noun

1. David Friedrich 1808–74, German theologian, philosopher, and author.

2. Johann 1804–49, Austrian orchestra conductor and composer.

3. his son Johann The Waltz King, 1825–99, Austrian orchestra conductor and composer.

4. Levi, 1829?–1902, U.S. pants manufacturer: developed Levis.

5. Richard 1864–1949, German orchestra conductor and composer.

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Strauss British  

/ ʃtraus, straʊs /

noun

1. David Friedrich (ˈdaːfɪt ˈfriːdrɪç). 1808–74, German Protestant theologian: in his Life of Jesus (1835–36) he treated the supernatural elements of the story as myth

2. Johann (joˈhan). 1804–49, Austrian composer, noted for his waltzes

3. his son, Johann, called the Waltz King. 1825–99, Austrian composer, whose works include The Blue Danube Waltz (1867) and the operetta Die Fledermaus (1874)

4. Richard (ˈrɪçart). 1864–1949, German composer, noted esp for his symphonic poems, including Don Juan (1889) and Till Eulenspiegel (1895), his operas, such as Elektra (1909) and Der Rosenkavalier (1911), and his Four Last Songs (1948)

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Example Sentences

Earlier this year, however, companies from Levi Strauss to spice seller McCormick said they would pass on tariff costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“The quarter was outstanding. The entire fiscal year was outstanding,” CEO Strauss Zelnick told Barron’s on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Strauss brings pizza to club meetings in rocketry and Formula SAE, a race-car design and competition group.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The acclaimed soprano built an international career spanning four decades, in which she performed at opera houses and concert halls around the world, singing works by composers including Richard Strauss, Schubert and Mozart.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“Of course you are,” Judge Strauss said, stars in her eyes and Sunny in her hands.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket