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 classic strawberries-and-cream flavor of that beloved dessert was transformed into an easy-to-serve snack cake perfect for serving up as an afterschool treat, thanks to Little Debbie. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025

Berries Berries like raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries are high in soluble fiber and antioxidants, vital for heart health. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025

They’re perfectly sized for Apple AirTags and come in adorable options like pear, strawberry, and orange. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

Pursuing farmworkers through strawberry fields. —Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 13 Dec. 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