strew
Advanced/struː/
- verb
- to spread things in an untidy way over a surface, or to be spread in an untidy way over a surface
strew in a sentence
- “Shreds of plastic bag strew every roadside.”
- “They marked the end of the war by strewing flowers over the graves of 18,000 soldiers.”
- “Wine bottles and dirty dishes were strewn across the lawn.”
- “Her clothes lay strewn on the floor.”
What does “strew” mean?
strew (verb) means to spread things in an untidy way over a surface, or to be spread in an untidy way over a surface. It is pronounced /struː/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "strew" mean?
- strew (verb) means: to spread things in an untidy way over a surface, or to be spread in an untidy way over a surface
- How do you pronounce "strew"?
- "strew" is pronounced /struː/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "strew" in a sentence?
- Here is "strew" used in a sentence: Shreds of plastic bag strew every roadside.
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