adj Uncommon

strewn

stroon

Strewn (adj) means Scattered untidily across a surface. Example: “Clothes were strewn all over the floor.”

adj

Scattered untidily across a surface.

"Clothes were strewn all over the floor."

How to use strewn

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishScattered messily across an area.

Common pairings

strewn across the floor papers strewn everywhere

more strewn comparative, most strewn superlative

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Clothes were _____ all over the floor.

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.