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

There is a Japanese strawberry that’s famously expensive ($20), but that’s avoidable. —Swan Huntley, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026

Slayton makes a smoothie with frozen strawberries, collagen peptides, and almond butter, or drizzles fresh berries with aged balsamic vinegar for a snack. —Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026

However, instead of bold red this season, think soft auburn, golden strawberry tones, and warm reflective hues. —Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026

Each baker is shaped like a whole fruit—choose from an avocado, lemon, tomato, orange, or strawberry. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 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