: 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
especially: a hybrid (Fragaria ananassa) that is the source of most cultivated strawberries
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Examples of strawberry in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebWashington was the only other state to log strawberry as its top flavor.—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024 Insider Tip: While the signature strawberry whipped cream cake can be ordered in sizes from 6 inches to a full sheet, slices are also available at the shop.—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024 Other popular flavors included cookies & cream, strawberry, pecan praline, cookie dough, and mint.—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2024 Offer strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and any other fruits your child likes.—Amy Morin, Parents, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for strawberry
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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
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The first known use of strawberry was
before the 12th century
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