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 the South, strawberry and rhubarb are more commonly associated with spring recipes and flavors. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé. —Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

My own daily smoothie is a handful of frozen strawberries, half a frozen banana, some almond milk, and a scoop of protein powder. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025

The nadir is Ella’s photoshoot for a Rolling Stone feature — exactly what kind of pop star gets photographed dressed as a giant strawberry or a birthday cake? —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 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