Similar words: straw, last straw, strawberry, the last straw, vote, voter, devote, vote in. Meaning: n. an unofficial vote taken to determine opinion on some issue.
1 A good showing in a straw vote can give a candidate a boost, but does not necessarily predict later success.
2 A straw vote indicated that most of the group are in favour of the proposal.
3 A 12)straw vote, literally a straw vote, at general cinema theaters across the country shows Gore with the advantage.
4 A straw vote indicated eleven for the quarantine, six for the strike.
5 A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows.
6 An unofficial vote that is used either to predict the outcome of an official vote, or to measure the relative strength of candidates for office in a future election is called straw poll or straw vote.
7 The continued strength of Labor party is suggested by straw vote.