- past participle of strew.
strewn
Americanadjective
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covered or overspread with something scattered or sprinkled (used in combination).
We saw men, women, and children scavenging for recyclables, both in the actual dump site and along the garbage-strewn streets of the city.
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dropped in separate pieces or particles over a surface; scattered.
The dancers led a candlelight procession through the district, following a path of strewn marigold petals.
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of strewn
First recorded in 1610–20 as a verb, and in 1725–35 as an adjective
Example Sentences
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“This earnings season is going to be strewn with companies that fall in that category,” Luria said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
As Lin scrubbed the floor on her knees, it picked up rubbish and folded clothes strewn across a sofa.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
It showed dead cattle strewn around McClain’s Texas lot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
The BBC saw medical bags, a discarded police hat and a black e-scooter strewn across the road outside the palace's gates in the aftermath of the crash on Friday.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
Forcing my feet to move, I made my way toward the boathouse and saw that the trash was strewn everywhere, like it had been kicked around.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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