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

But, unfortunately, the strawberry growing season is short. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026

Most gardeners grow strawberries in outdoor beds and harvest fresh berries in summer. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026

For non-coffee drinks, the dragon fruit and strawberry acai refreshers are two of their best sellers. —Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food, released by the sisters in September 2024, features 80 beloved family recipes for everything from barbecue spare ribs and macaroni and cheese to strawberry shortcake. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 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