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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
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Young, spry, perky aromas of red currants, strawberries, maple syrup and black cherries.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Heat strawberries, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and ¼ cup water to a simmer in same small saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low and cook 4 minutes or until strawberries are very soft, stirring occasionally.
5.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
Proponents say the berries are richer in antioxidants than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry or blueberries.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Ranked in one survey behind more than a dozen other fruits like strawberries, bananas, watermelon, and grapes, many people only appreciate a lime wedge on a Diet Coke or squeezed over fish.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Heat strawberries, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and ¼ cup water to a simmer in same small saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low and cook 4 minutes or until strawberries are very soft, stirring occasionally.
5.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
Proponents say the berries are richer in antioxidants than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry or blueberries.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Ranked in one survey behind more than a dozen other fruits like strawberries, bananas, watermelon, and grapes, many people only appreciate a lime wedge on a Diet Coke or squeezed over fish.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Strawberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strawberry. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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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
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