string

noun
UK: /strɪŋ/
US: /strɪŋ/

  1. A thin piece of twisted fiber used for tying or fastening.

    1. I need a string to tie this package. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used a strong string to secure the decorations to the banister. [ ] [ ]

  2. A series of things that are connected or arranged in a line.

    1. The child wore a string of beads around her neck. [ ] [ ]
    2. The website displayed a string of numbers as a confirmation code. [ ] [ ]

  3. A set of instruments in an orchestra that are stringed.

    1. The string section played a beautiful melody. [ ] [ ]
    2. The composer wrote a complex passage specifically for the string quartet. [ ] [ ]

  4. A condition or limitation that is attached to an agreement or offer.

    1. The donation came with strings attached. [ ] [ ]
    2. He accepted the job offer, but without any restrictive strings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cord thread line strand series sequence
string verb

  1. To put strings on a musical instrument.

    1. He can string his guitar very fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The luthier carefully strung the violin with new, high-quality strings. [ ] [ ]

  2. To thread objects onto a string.

    1. Let's string these beads to make a necklace. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spent the afternoon stringing popcorn for the Christmas tree decoration. [ ] [ ]

  3. To stretch something out like a string.

    1. They string a rope across the field. [ ] [ ]
    2. The workers strung cables between the poles to restore the power. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "string" in English means: A thin piece of twisted fiber used for tying or fastening., A series of things that are connected or arranged in a line., A set of instruments in an orchestra that are stringed., A condition or limitation that is attached to an agreement or offer..

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

Synonyms for "string": cord, thread, line, strand, series, sequence.

Example usage of "string": "I need a string to tie this package.". More examples on the page.