Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

strew-the-streets

phrase

struː ðə striːts

Definition

To scatter or spread something across the streets, often used in the context of decorations or items being placed on the ground.

Examples

During the parade, volunteers began to strew the streets with colorful flower petals.
In anticipation of the festival, locals will strew the streets with lights and decorations.
As part of the tradition, they strew the streets with rice to bless the newlyweds.

Meaning

The act of distributing or dispersing items, such as flowers, confetti, or other materials, along the streets, typically for a celebration or decorative purpose.