strass

¹

[ stras ]

noun

1. a flint glass with a high lead content, used to imitate gemstones.

strass

²

[ stras ]

noun

1. silk waste produced in making skeins.

strass

/ stræs /

noun

1. jewellery another word for paste 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of strass¹

1810–20; < German, named after J. Strasser, 18th-century German jeweler who invented it

Origin of strass²

1855–60; < French strasse < Italian straccio, noun derivative of stracciare to tear < Vulgar Latin *extractiare, derivative of Latin extractus ( extract )

Word History and Origins

Origin of strass¹

C19: German, named after J. Strasser, 18th-century German jeweller who invented it

Example Sentences

Firefighters had been called to put out a train blaze near the village of Strass at about 3 a.m.

From Seattle Times

Layered dresses in pastel fabrics were followed by a mauve feather jacket and evening gowns embellished with strass.

From Reuters

“That just continues to grow year after year,” Strass said, as does the cross-cultural, mutual learning.

From Washington Post

The law firm that investigated the accusations concluded from its 600 interviews that the school “had knowledge” of Strass’ abusive behavior as early as 1979, according to USA Today.

From Slate

There was no clear indication of who made them, said Christine Strass, a spokeswoman for the customs authority, and they posed a danger to young children, who could swallow small parts like the ball bearings that make the toys spin.

From Seattle Times