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

Lululemon last month said it was adding former Levi Strauss CEO Chip Bergh to its board to succeed David Mussafer, the chairman and managing partner of private-equity firm Advent International.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The exchange between Amazon and Levi Strauss was cited as one of three methods the online retailer has used to fix and raise prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

In March, it replaced its longtime lead director David Mussafer with Chip Bergh, the former CEO of Levi Strauss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In March, Levi Strauss had downplayed the impact of the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Justice Strauss smiled at the three children, but her eyes were sad.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket