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

Specifically, strawberries that are grown near brassica plants are much more likely to develop cabbage looper infestations. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026

Hairstylist Adir Abergel, who frequently works with Kidman, pulled the actor's long, strawberry-blonde hair up and twisted the top portion into a medium-sized knot right at the crown of her head, pinning it in place. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026

Fresh strawberries and strawberry jam provide the sugary taste and pink hue while fresh lemon adds tartness to this cold treat. —Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Best strawberries, failing which good raspberries. —Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 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