Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

strew

verb
[struː]
Definition
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface.
Examples
  • She decided to strew flower petals along the aisle for the wedding.
  • The wind began to strew leaves across the path.
  • He will strew the seeds in the garden to grow new plants.
Meaning
To spread or distribute something over a surface in a careless or haphazard manner.
Synonyms
  • scatter
  • disperse
  • spread
  • sprinkle