straw

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The "last straw" occurred when Littlewood travelled to Brandenburg, Germany, to compete in the European Canoe Polo Championships in September 2023.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Inside was Venezuelan rum for the men and straw beach bags and chocolate for the women.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

"This is the last straw," said Meghna Sen, a 17-year-old aspiring psychology student.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

But don’t fret if you leave yours at home—Thompson called the straw hats the tournament sells as part of its merch offering “exquisite.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The straw still covered me on the floor, and I heard the cart trundle away as the door shut.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff