verb Uncommon

strut

struht

Strut (verb) means to walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high. Example: “The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread.”

verb

To walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.

"The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread."

"He strutted into the room like he owned the place."

noun

A supporting rod or beam that braces a structure.

"A metal strut held the shelf firmly against the wall."

How to use strut

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither walking with proud, showy confidence, or a rigid support beam in a construction.

Common pairings

strut around strut one’s stuff a support strut

Word forms

more strut comparative, strutted past tense, strutted past tense, strut plural, strutted plural, struts plural, struts plural, struts singular, strut singular, strutted singular, struttest singular, struttedst singular, strutteth singular, struts singular, most strut superlative

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Etymology

From Old English strutian ("to stand out stiffly, swell"), from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to be puffed up."

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for strut

rut

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Frequently asked questions

What does “strut” mean?

The word “strut” means to walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high. In plain terms, either walking with proud, showy confidence, or a rigid support beam in a construction.

How do you pronounce “strut”?

“Strut” is pronounced struht (/stɹʌt/ in IPA).

How do you use “strut” in a sentence?

Here is “strut” used in a sentence: “The peacock strutted across the lawn, tail feathers spread.”

What part of speech is “strut”?

Depending on how it is used, “strut” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “strut” come from?

The word “strut” comes from Old English. From Old English strutian ("to stand out stiffly, swell"), from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to be puffed up.".

Is “strut” a common word?

“Strut” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “strut” have?

“Strut” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to walk in a proud, stiff, confident way, often with the head held high.