strait

noun
UK: /streɪt/
US: /streɪt/

  1. A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

    1. The ship sailed through the strait quickly.
    2. The Strait of Gibraltar is a vital shipping lane between Europe and Africa.

Synonyms

channel narrow strict rigorous
strait adjective

  1. Strict; narrow; rigorous.

    1. She followed a strait path in life.
    2. The school maintained strait rules regarding student conduct and dress code.
strait adjective

  1. Confined; constricted.

    1. He was in a strait position after the accident.
    2. The company found itself in strait financial circumstances after the market crash.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "strait" is /streɪt/ in British English and /streɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strait": channel, narrow, strict, rigorous.

Example usage of "strait": "The ship sailed through the strait quickly.". More examples on the page.