- past participle of strew.
strewn
Example Sentences
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But moments later, the house fills with toys, siblings and couches strewn across the floor to protect from imaginary lava.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
The full extent of the damage is still to be assessed, but photos and videos show debris strewn on the streets, while rescuers dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings to locate survivors.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
As Lin scrubbed the floor on her knees, it picked up rubbish and folded clothes strewn across a sofa.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Damaged buildings and cars could be seen, and debris was strewn on the roads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Huge, fallen trunks were strewn across the campsite.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
