🇬🇧🇪🇸 straw - paja : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "straw" ("paja"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Straw is the dry, hollow, yellow stalks of plants like wheat or barley that are left over after the grain is taken off. Farmers often use straw to make soft beds for animals, to cover the ground, or to stuff things like straw dolls or scarecrows.
I made a straw hat for my dog, and now he walks around like a very tiny farmer.
I lay down on the straw in the barn and instantly understood why chickens look so relaxed all the time.
The goat tried to eat my straw art project, which I guess means it was deliciously beautiful.
The wind blew straw into my hair, and Mom said I looked like a scarecrow who overslept.
Straw is different from hay—straw is the dry leftover stems used for bedding and building, while hay is the tasty green stuff animals actually eat!
On a bright day after harvest, a small girl pulled handfuls of dry yellow straw from the field. She filled a crate with straw for the tired horse, made a tiny straw hat, and tossed straw into the air. The horse nudged the crate; the girl laughed, heart warm with the sweet smell of straw.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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