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 $50 prix fixe special starts with Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with pickled strawberries, followed by Pasta with Mussels and Rockfish in an heirloom tomato bouillabaisse. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Wimbledon remains the oldest of the four Grand Slam tournaments, steeped in traditions from strawberries and cream to its all-white dress code. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 2026

The ceremonial matcha has even more flavors, including strawberry, coconut, vanilla and blueberry. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

The nearly 3,000-foot-long train was patiently idling beside the platform at East Perth Terminal, where a spread of scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream, and Bollinger champagne welcomed eager travelers. — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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