strawberry

noun

straw·​ber·​ry ˈstrȯ-ˌber-ē How to pronounce strawberry (audio)
-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

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Examples of strawberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Reyes, who had returned from her day’s work with unsold strawberries and a disappointing $30 profit, also remained in a pup tent with her three children, ages 2, 3 and 7, resigned to the harshness of the street. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024 Strawberry Egg Doughnut – a mini Original Glazed® Doughnut dipped in strawberry icing with yellow and teal drizzles. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024 Their popular lattes are milkshake-style drinks prepared with house ice cream and mixing flavors of your choice, such as Nutella and strawberry. Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 16 Mar. 2024 The citrus grass variety is made with citrus peel and lemongrass, while the pink burst, which was inspired by the pink Starburst candy, has hints of strawberry and cream. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, six food-serving facilities including a hotel and a convenience store received yellow placards due to violations such as black slime, moldy strawberries, dirty shelves and a dying cockroach. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2024 In what can only be described as an internet ouroboros, a 15-second TikTok featuring a bowl of strawberries covered in goopy chocolate, set to smooth jazz, has amassed nearly 42 million likes and 323 million views to date. Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2024 The patient arrived in my clinic, their right big toe the color of a spring strawberry. Peter Ubel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Another freeze in the second half of May damaged lots of other crops, including strawberries and blueberries. Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of strawberry was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Strawberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strawberry. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

strawberry

noun
straw·​ber·​ry ˈstrȯ-ˌber-ē How to pronounce strawberry (audio)
-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

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