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

Berries Berries include fruits like blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, and strawberries. —Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Dec. 2025

This gives you better point control for de-stemming strawberries while giving the blade more height for slicing and chopping. —Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Dec. 2025

Libra’s scent is just as Venusian as their charming essence, featuring a mix of strawberry sugar, marshmallow fluff and crisp air to create the vibe of someone who always looks (and smells) the part. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025

Galley Grill on Summerland Key is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch—think strawberry almond French toast, sweet potato and sausage hash, and weekend fresh-catch specials. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 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