adj
Uncommon
strewn
stroon
Strewn (adj) means Scattered untidily across a surface. Example: “Clothes were strewn all over the floor.”
adj
1
Scattered untidily across a surface.
"Clothes were strewn all over the floor."
How to use strewn
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishScattered messily across an area.
Common pairings
strewn across the floor
papers strewn everywhere
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more strewn
- Superlative
- most strewn
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Clothes were _____ all over the floor.
Frequently asked questions
What does “strewn” mean?
The word “strewn” means scattered untidily across a surface. In plain terms, scattered messily across an area.
How do you pronounce “strewn”?
“Strewn” is pronounced stroon (/stɹun/ in IPA).
How do you use “strewn” in a sentence?
Here is “strewn” used in a sentence: “Clothes were strewn all over the floor.”
What part of speech is “strewn”?
“Strewn” is an adjective.
Is “strewn” a common word?
“Strewn” is an uncommon word in modern English.
