strew
Third Person
strews
Present Participle
strewing
Past Tense
strewed
Past Participle
strewn
1
to spread things in a random way
transitive
- The gardener strewed flower seeds across the entire garden to create a colorful display.
- She accidentally strewed papers all over the floor when her bag tipped over.
- In the autumn breeze, the trees strewed their leaves across the park, creating a vibrant carpet.
- The baker carefully strewed powdered sugar over the freshly baked pastries for a sweet finish.
- During the festival, people joyfully strewed confetti in the air, celebrating the occasion.
Synonyms:
2
to cover a surface or area with something in a disorderly manner
transitive
- The forest floor was strewn with fallen leaves and pine needles, creating a natural carpet.
- The picnic area was strewn with litter left behind by careless visitors.
- Following the harvest, farmers strew the fields with straw to protect the soil from erosion and retain moisture.
- The beach was strewn with shells and seaweed washed ashore by the tide.
- The chef carefully strews the dish with herbs and spices to enhance its flavor and aroma.