Straus

[strous, shtrous]

noun

1. Isidor, 1845–1912, U.S. retail merchant and politician, born in Bavaria: congressman 1894–95 (brother of Nathan and Oscar Solomon Straus).

2. Nathan, 1848–1931, U.S. retail merchant, born in Bavaria.

3. Oscar 1870–1954, Austrian composer.

4. Oscar Solomon, 1850–1926, U.S. diplomat, jurist, and government official, born in Bavaria: Secretary of Commerce and Labor 1906–09.

Straus

/ straʊs /

noun

1. Oscar (ɔskar). 1870–1954, French composer, born in Austria, noted for such operettas as Waltz Dream (1907) and The Chocolate Soldier (1908)

Example Sentences

Coach Alexander Straus refused to even say Thompson’s name, opening a conference call with reporters Thursday by insisting he would not answer questions about “a certain player” or “a certain transfer.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was the second time in four days Straus refused to acknowledge his team’s best player.

From Los Angeles Times

For the club to suggest it had tried to hold up the transfer was the exact wrong message to send and one that — along with Straus’ lack of respect — won’t soon be forgotten by ambitious young players Angel City may approach in the future.

From Los Angeles Times

After Monday’s win over Bay FC, Angel City coach Alexander Straus said the uncertainty over Thompson’s future with the team has been distracting.

From Los Angeles Times

Straus said he learned Thompson would not be available just a day before the game.

From Los Angeles Times