strew

verb
UK: /struː/
US: /struː/

  1. To scatter or spread things around loosely over a surface.

    1. They will strew flowers on the path before her wedding.
    2. The wind began to strew leaves all over the garden, making a colorful mess.

  2. To cover a surface with things that have been scattered or spread.

    1. The floor was strewn with toys after the kids left.
    2. After the storm, the beach was strewn with seaweed and driftwood from the ocean.

Synonyms

scatter spread sprinkle disperse
strew noun

  1. Things that have been scattered or spread over a surface.

    1. The strew of confetti covered the city streets.
    2. We saw a strew of fallen leaves after the wind dispersed them.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strew" in English means: To scatter or spread things around loosely over a surface., To cover a surface with things that have been scattered or spread..

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

Synonyms for "strew": scatter, spread, sprinkle, disperse.

Example usage of "strew": "They will strew flowers on the path before her wedding.". More examples on the page.