(idiomatic) A survey of opinion or a vote that is nonbinding, unofficial, casual, or ad hoc.

A long tube (usually made out of plastic or paper) through which a beverage is drunk via suction.

a long, thin cheese-flavoured pastry.

(idiomatic, archaic) A farmer's servant, especially a thresher.

(slang, obsolete) A professional false witness hired by an unscrupulous attorney. Such a man would frequent the vicinity of a courthouse and show his intention and availability by a straw sticking from one of his shoes.

A doll or scarecrow, particularly one stuffed with straw. / (figuratively) An innocuous person or someone of nominal or lesser importance, as a front man or straw boss.

To falsely attribute an insubstantial argument (a straw man argument) to another through direct declaration or indirect implication; to put words in someone's mouth.

plural of straw poll

(idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) A small addition to a burden which causes it to exceed the capacity.

A drinking straw with a fixed, amusing shape that includes loops.