String

Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪŋ/

String (noun)

  1. A long, thin piece of material used for tying or hanging things.
  2. A thin wire or cord on a musical instrument that makes sound when plucked or struck.
  3. A series of letters, numbers, or symbols arranged in a specific order.

Examples

  • She tied the package with a piece of string.
  • The kite was held by a long string.

Common collocations: tie with string, piece of string, string of beads, guitar string, string tension

Synonyms of String

Neutral