Definition of Straw

single dried stalk of grain

Examples of Straw in a sentence

The barn was stacked and stocked with bales of straw for the animals to eat.  🔊

Ancient people made baskets and hats from single dried grains of wheat or straw.  🔊

Since straw is the dead and dried remains of oat, barley, rye or wheat plants, it is safe to eat.  🔊

After the grain has been removed, straw becomes an agricultural by-product of the dry cereal plants.  🔊

Straw is one of the best mulch materials to use around plants because the grain composts into nutrients.  🔊

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