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string

1 of 3

noun

ˈstriŋ How to pronounce string (audio)
1
a
: a cord usually used to bind, fasten, or tie
—often used attributively
a string bag
b
: something that resembles a string
garnished with potato strings
2
a
archaic : a cord (such as a tendon or ligament) of an animal body
b
: a plant fiber (such as a leaf vein)
3
a
: the gut, wire, or nylon cord of a musical instrument
b strings plural
(1)
: the stringed instruments of an orchestra
(2)
: the players of such instruments
4
: the gut, wire, or cord of a racket or shooting bow
5
a
: a group of objects threaded on a string
a string of fish
a string of pearls
b(1)
: a series of things arranged in or as if in a line
a string of cars
a string of names
(2)
: a sequence of like items (such as bits, characters, or words)
c
: a group of business properties scattered geographically
a string of newspapers
d
: the animals and especially horses belonging to or used by one individual
6
a
: a means of recourse : expedient
b
: a group of players ranked according to skill or proficiency
7
: succession sense 3a
a string of successes
8
: one of the inclined sides of a stair supporting the treads and risers
9
a
: balkline sense 1
b
: the action of lagging for break in billiards
10
: line sense 13
11
strings plural
a
: contingent conditions or obligations
b
: control, domination
12
: a hypothetical one-dimensional object that is infinitely thin but has a length of 10−33 centimeters, that vibrates as it moves through space, and whose mode of vibration manifests itself as a subatomic particle
stringless
ˈstriŋ-ləs How to pronounce string (audio)
adjective

string

2 of 3

verb

strung ˈstrəŋ How to pronounce string (audio) ; stringing ˈstriŋ-iŋ How to pronounce string (audio)

transitive verb

1
a
: to equip with strings
b
: to tune the strings of
2
: to make tense : key up
3
a
: to thread on or as if on a string
b
: to thread with objects
c
: to tie, hang, or fasten with string
d
: to put together (words, ideas, etc.) like objects threaded on a string
strung her thoughts together
4
: to hang by the neck
—used with up
5
: to remove the strings of
string beans
6
a
: to extend or stretch like a string
string wires from tree to tree
b
: to set out in a line or series
—often used with out

intransitive verb

1
: to move, progress, or lie in a string
2
: to form into strings
3
: lag sense 3

string

3 of 3

adjective

: of or relating to stringed musical instruments
the string section
Phrases
on the string
: subject to one's influences

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun She tied a string around the boxes. He tied the packages together with string. Verb We strung popcorn garlands for the Christmas tree. They strung wires from tree to tree. Scouts strung lanterns along the trail. She strung the key around her neck. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Despite a string of long-overdue Federal Reserve rate hikes, credit is still loose and will be until short-term rates rise above inflation. Andy Kessler, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 The rest of the first string defense opened the second half on the field — except Vincent. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, met with 13 sitting U.S. presidents during her lifetime, kindling a string of cordial relationships that helped strengthen the ties between the two nations. Mike Memoli, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2022 Soon Al has a record contract, a sprawling McMansion, and a string of hits that won't quit. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Williams himself sowed up in a tuxedo open at the collar, bringing with him an excellent orchestra featuring a 12-person string section. San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 That continued a string of week-over-week declines in new cases that began after Labor Day, although at least some of the dip was likely due to a slowdown in testing and reporting around the holiday. Andy Davis, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2022 Buckets of rain turned the dirt track around the field to mush, fans’ hair to wet string, bleachers to metallic puddles. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Chief progenitors of the Minneapolis sound alongside friend/mentor Prince, the soul/funk/rock band churned out a string of hits between 1981-1990. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2022
Verb
Bikinis in the carousel include an orange bikini, glittery purple one, and pink string two-piece. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 His linguistic skill set, his ability to string sentences together in interesting ways in service of his mission at the moment, will be one of the more enduring aspects of his legacy. Kevin Scarbinsky | Special To Al.com, al, 7 Aug. 2022 Fireworks permitted: Sparklers, fountains, smoke devices, snake and glow worms, trick noisemakers such as party poppers, string poppers or snappers, and toy pistol caps. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 1 July 2022 For a subtly spooky effect, string a giant spider web across the front porch. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Peering out of the helicopter, the troubleman saw an insulator string dangling. Katherine Blunt, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 The album, co-produced by Alex G and Jacob Portrait, features contributions from his band, guitarist Samuel Acchione, drummer Tom Kelly, and bassist John Heywood, as well as string player/vocalist Molly Germer. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2022 That the concerto’s few weak points stick out — a slack string canon opening and a third movement with fake-out endings that march on far too long — is a testament to Childs overall achievement. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2022 But Frisell has another set of precursors in the steel-string guitar tradition. Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 16 May 2022
Adjective
In their attempt to mimic the Beatles, the band employed new instrumentation and sounds, including the Mellotron, theremin, African rhythms, guitar loops, radio static and string arrangements from future Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. William Goodman, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English streng; akin to Old High German strang rope, Latin stringere to bind tight — more at strain

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of string was before the 12th century

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