strawy

[straw-ee]

adjective

strawier, strawiest 

1. of, containing, or resembling straw.

2. strewn or thatched with straw.

ˈstrawy

/ ˈstrɔːɪ /

adjective

1. containing straw, or like straw in colour or texture

Word History and Origins

Origin of strawy¹

First recorded in 1545–55; straw + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Leshko’s picture of Teresa the pig, rescued from a truck in Washington DC in 1998, reminds me of our old boar, Champion, who died a natural death after being allowed to retire into a strawy corner.

From The Guardian

We pictured the meek mild creatures where     They dwelt in their strawy pen, Nor did it occur to one of us there     To doubt they were kneeling then.

From Slate

Another anonymous advisor, Strawy Strawstein, tells Kelly not to release “Heaven, I Need a Hug” because “they’ll use it against you.”

From Slate

“Listen to me, I’m right,” says Strawy.

From Slate

Stramin′eous, strawy, light like straw.

From Project Gutenberg