/ Dictionary / Index S Strauss: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Strauss Pronunciation: (strous or, for 1–3, 5, Ger. shtrous), [key] — n. 1808–74, German theologian, philosopher, and author. 1804–49, Austrian orchestra conductor and composer. his son(“The Waltz King”), 1825–99, Austrian orchestra conductor and composer. 1829?–1902, U.S. pants manufacturer: developed Levis. 1864–1949, German orchestra conductor and composer. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: strauss (Thesaurus) Straus stravage Related Content Daily Word Quiz: lyceum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language