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

For Boeing, Strauss has a $250 price target.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s a model that was pioneered by French club Paris Saint-Germain, which nine years ago began partnering with Dior, Jordan Brand, Levi Strauss and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The rest of the roughly 26,000 items are purchased wholesale from brands such as Madewell, Levi Strauss and Reformation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

It is unlikely Harry Brook will ever have the poise of Strauss or the aura of Stokes.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“That may be so,” Mr. Poe said, “and I thank Justice Strauss for her generosity, but your parents’ will is very specific.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket