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straw vs drinking straw

drinking straw vs straw

straw and drinking straw both are nouns.

straw is an adjective but drinking straw is not an adjective.

straw is a verb but drinking straw is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
straw Yes Yes Yes No
drinking straw Yes No No No
As nouns, straw and drinking straw are synonyms defined as:
  • straw and drinking straw: a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
straw (noun) drinking straw (noun)
a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
straw (adjective) drinking straw (adjective)
of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
straw (verb) drinking straw (verb)
spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
cover or provide with or as if with straw
Difference between straw and drinking straw

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