strawberry

noun

straw·​ber·​ry ˈstrȯ-ˌber-ē How to pronounce strawberry (audio)
-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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Examples of strawberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another freeze in the second half of May damaged lots of other crops, including strawberries and blueberries. Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2024 High Hopes Ice Cream The Troost ice cream shop has made a new flavor for the stadium called KC Current Obsession, a strawberry cheesecake in the color palette of the team’s teal and red. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Now, in Good Lookin’ Cookin’, the sisters will reveal 80 more beloved recipes like barbecue spare ribs, macaroni and cheese and strawberry shortcake. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 The new flavor of strawberry daiquiri, as well as the other eight cocktails currently in their portfolio, is available at liquor stores across the United States. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Chuy's: On National Margarita Day, upgrade a House Rocks 'Ritas or House Frozen 'Ritas (lime, strawberry, swirl or dot) to a grande for $2 and keep the giveaway cup (while supplies last). Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 The special includes strawberry, coconut, mango and spicy orange flavors. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2024 Peaches, pears, apricots, quinces, strawberries, and apples are members of the rose family. Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024 Here are nine strawberry cocktails to try making at home. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of strawberry was before the 12th century

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“Strawberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strawberry. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

strawberry

noun
straw·​ber·​ry ˈstrȯ-ˌber-ē How to pronounce strawberry (audio)
-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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