Definition of strut
strutted
;strutting
intransitive verb
1 : to become turgid : swell
2a : to walk with a proud gaitb : to walk with a pompous and affected air
transitive verb
: to parade (something, such as clothes) with a show of pride
strutter
nounstrut one's stuff
: to display one's best work : show off
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Recent Examples of strut from the Web
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During one of the breaks at a home game against the Kansas City Royals, this granny got up to strut her stuff, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Parents are concerned about this guy strutting around their neighborhood.
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Later, while Legend got down on his knees to belt out another song, Teigen strutted around him.
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Wearing immaculate suits, shoes and hats in varying shades of purple, the men and women in the parade strutted for several blocks with stops along the way at neighborhood bars and lounges.
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Gaga, meanwhile, is strutting along a dirt path — because baby, she was born this way.
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Highlander rides on a 109.8-inch wheelbase, and the independent front McPherson struts and rear double wishbone suspension eat up highway imperfections.
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But this production, directed by Stephen Brown-Fried, allows him to strut his stuff as a dramatic player with devastating effect.
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The songs strutted and blipped like bubble gum pop grown colossal, carrying glum lyrics like trophies and building up to gleeful, overwhelming drum barrages.
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Origin and Etymology of strut
Middle English strouten, from Old English strūtian to stand out stiffly, struggle; akin to Middle High German strozzen to be swollen
strut
Definition of strut
1 : a structural piece designed to resist pressure in the direction of its length
2 : a pompous step or walk
3 : arrogant behavior : swagger
Examples of strut in a Sentence
the strut of a supermodel
Recent Examples of strut from the Web
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That power is kept on the ground by MacPherson strut suspension on the front end, married to electronic stability control, ABS and an electronic braking control system that magnifies the Mini’s cornering ability.
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From a graduation strut to a momma leaving home to go to work, the fierceness is real.
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The Struts: This British glam band bears its influences boldly and brashly, starting with Queen, the New York Dolls and the Strokes.
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In video from Florida's Jupiter Police Department, gone is his confident strut on the golf course -- instead replaced by a man struggling to walk and stand on one leg.
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The Bird Call – in which three students compete by creating their own version of a bird screech and strut.
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Other standard features include a MacPherson strut front suspension and five-link rear suspension; electric power steering; four-wheel disc brakes, with GM’s Duralife rotors; and an electronic parking brake.
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Robbins said that group also gave the fire department several of those struts six years ago.
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Fresh tool markings marred the bolts connecting the strut to the frame.
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First Known Use of strut
1587
strut
Definition of strut
strutted
;strutting
transitive verb
: to provide, stiffen, support, or hold apart with or as if with a strut
Recent Examples of strut from the Web
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During one of the breaks at a home game against the Kansas City Royals, this granny got up to strut her stuff, according to Yahoo! Sports.
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Parents are concerned about this guy strutting around their neighborhood.
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Later, while Legend got down on his knees to belt out another song, Teigen strutted around him.
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Wearing immaculate suits, shoes and hats in varying shades of purple, the men and women in the parade strutted for several blocks with stops along the way at neighborhood bars and lounges.
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Gaga, meanwhile, is strutting along a dirt path — because baby, she was born this way.
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Highlander rides on a 109.8-inch wheelbase, and the independent front McPherson struts and rear double wishbone suspension eat up highway imperfections.
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But this production, directed by Stephen Brown-Fried, allows him to strut his stuff as a dramatic player with devastating effect.
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The songs strutted and blipped like bubble gum pop grown colossal, carrying glum lyrics like trophies and building up to gleeful, overwhelming drum barrages.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'strut.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of strut
circa 1828
STRUT Defined for English Language Learners
strut
Definition of strut for English Language Learners
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: a long, thin piece of wood or metal used for support in a building, vehicle, etc.
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: a proud and confident walk
STRUT Defined for Kids
Definition of strut for Students
strutted
;strutting
: to walk in a confident and proud way
Definition of strut for Students
1 : a stiff proud step or walk
2 : a bar or brace used to resist pressure in the direction of its length
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