strew
Spread without order
To strew is to scatter or spread things over a surface: Flower petals were strewn across the path.
The past participle strewn is more common than strewed.
Something can be strewn with objects—covered by scattered items: The desk was strewn with papers.
The word suggests randomness or disorder rather than careful placement.
Light scattering of particles
- tossLight, casual throw
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- flingForceful toss, or tryst
- sowImplant in earth
spread · litter · pepper · distribute · dot · intersperse · cast · throw
Light scattering of particles
- garnishDecorative food topping
- adornAdd beauty to
- embellishAdd decorative elements
- festoonOrnamental hanging chain
decorate · confetti · petals · glitter · sequins · tinsel · flowers · rose petals
Untidy collection of items
- disarrayLack of order
- litterScattered waste or debris
- jumbleConfused disorderly collection
- debrisScattered broken fragments
detritus · rubble · scattered · disheveled · haphazard · chaos · untidy · mess
Lacking organization or plan
- sporadicOccurring irregularly, infrequently
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
- irregularDeviating from normal patterns
unsystematic · aimless · indiscriminate · hit-or-miss · patchy · uneven · arbitrary · casual
sprinkle
Light scattering of particles
sow · spread · litter · pepper · distribute · dot · intersperse · cast · throw · disseminate
sprinkle
Light scattering of particles
festoon · decorate · confetti · petals · glitter · sequins · tinsel · flowers · rose petals · potpourri
clutter
Untidy collection of items
debris · detritus · rubble · scattered · disheveled · haphazard · chaos · untidy · mess · disorder
haphazard
Lacking organization or plan
- sporadicOccurring irregularly, infrequently
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
irregular · unsystematic · aimless · indiscriminate · hit-or-miss · patchy · uneven · arbitrary · casual · loose
strewgather
Bring or come together
collect · accumulate · concentrate · amass · pile
- last strawUltimate triggering incident
- straw hatWoven plant-fiber headwear
- the last strawLimit-exceeding minor offense
- final strawLimit-exceeding final burden
- drinking strawTube for sipping liquids
- draw the short strawBe selected for unwanted task
destroy, straw, strewn, strewing, strewed, strews, bestrew, bestrewn, bestrode