straw

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a thin tube made of plastic, paper, or glass used for sucking a drink from a container.

n. a thin, hollow tube used for conveying a liquid from a vessel to the mouth by suction.

“The child asked for a straw so she could drink her juice without spilling it.”

“Many restaurants have replaced plastic straws with biodegradable paper alternatives to reduce their environmental impact.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. something that has very little value or is not important.

n. something of minimal value or importance; frequently used in idioms to describe a final minor problem or a weak argument.

“He didn't care a straw about what the neighbours thought of his loud music.”

“The latest tax increase was the last straw for the small business owners, who finally decided to close their shops in protest.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. made from the dried stems of grain plants.

adj. constructed or woven from dried cereal stalks.

“She wore a wide straw hat to protect her face from the summer sun.”

“The artisan sold beautiful straw baskets at the local market, each one hand-woven using traditional techniques.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

adj. having a very pale, yellowish-beige colour like dried grass.

adj. denoting a pale, yellowish-beige hue characteristic of dried grain stalks.

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“The old book had straw-coloured pages that were brittle to the touch.”

“The wine had a delicate straw tint, suggesting a light body and crisp acidity.”