straits meaning

straits as a noun

1. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

   Synonyms: pass, strait

   Type of: situation

   Kinds: desperate straits

2. a difficult juncture
   • a pretty pass
   • matters came to a head yesterday

   Synonyms: pass, head

   Type of: juncture

straits in a sentence

• Ships have to navigate the straits one by one.
• Our company is in dire straits.
• Algeria still remained in dire straits.

How to pronounce straits

straits is pronounced /streɪts/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with straits

• mates
• rates