strawberry

noun

straw·​ber·​ry ˈstrȯ-ˌber-ē 

-b(ə-)rē

often attributive

1

: the juicy edible usually red fruit of any of several low-growing temperate herbs (genus Fragaria) of the rose family that is technically an enlarged pulpy receptacle bearing numerous achenes on its surface

2

: a plant whose fruits are strawberries

especially : a hybrid (Fragaria ananassa) that is the source of most cultivated strawberries

Illustration of strawberry

Examples of strawberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The wine opens with an elegant texture and palate of fresh cut raspberry/strawberry. —Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

What Is Vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, including citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli. —Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024

These include blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, and raspberries, which contain high amounts of fiber and antioxidants. —Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024

In lieu of a cake, Moreno had a chocolate fountain with strawberries, pretzels and other items for dipping. —Eric Andersson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English strēawberige, from strēaw straw + berige berry; perhaps from the appearance of the achenes on the surface

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing strawberry

• strawberry blond
• strawberry blonde
• strawberry bush
• strawberry mark
• strawberry roan
• strawberry tomato
• strawberry tree

Kids Definition

strawberry

noun

straw·​ber·​ry ˈstrȯ-ˌber-ē 

-b(ə-)rē

: an edible juicy red fruit of a low-growing herb with white flowers and long slender runners

also : a plant that bears strawberries