Straw

Synonyms of straw

• stalk
• hay
• chaff

Antonyms of straw

• metal
• concrete
• brick

Collocations of straw

strawberry

Frequency: 85 %

She enjoyed a delicious strawberry smoothie for breakfast.

straw hat

Frequency: 70 %

He wore a straw hat to protect himself from the sun.

drinking straw

Frequency: 60 %

She sipped her soda through a drinking straw.

straw bale

Frequency: 50 %

The farmer used straw bales to build a makeshift shelter for the animals.

straw man

Frequency: 45 %

The politician created a straw man argument to deflect criticism.

Idiomatic Expressions for straw

• Phrase: straw that broke the camel's back
  Meaning: a small, seemingly minor event that triggers a sudden and significant reaction
  Usage: The argument over the dishes was just the straw that broke the camel's back after weeks of tension in the house.