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

In 2022, Hideki Matsuyama concocted a menu with strong links to Japan, featuring Miyazaki Wagyu steak, flanked by sushi and Japanese strawberry shortcake for dessert. —Ben Church, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025

Additionally, Dipped sells miniature cheesecakes in flavors including classic strawberry glaze, cookies and cream and cookie butter. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025

Later in the night, guests refueled with cheeseburger sliders, French fries and strawberry milkshakes. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Berries Berries—including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries—are delicious and rich in heart-healthy fiber. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for strawberry

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• blueberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry

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