straw
noun
a single stalk or stem, especially of certain species of grain, chiefly wheat, rye, oats, and barley.
straws
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pluralof straw.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Should we draw straws to see who gets it?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
He has to constantly hydrate, so he places big cups of water on both sides of the stage with straws, but sometimes the crew and other actors help him pick up the cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
It's clutching at straws to try to look for France weaknesses because at times you watch open-mouthed in amazement when the front four is in full flow.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“We’re grabbing for straws, trying to develop something,” an officer told the New York Times within 24 hours of the bombing.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
A waitress named Susie put three plastic cups of soda on the counter and then pulled three straws out of her apron pouch without looking down.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
