Simple Definition of strawberry

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strawberry

noun

ˈstrɑːˌbɛri

British ˈstrɔːbri

plural strawberries

: a soft, juicy red fruit that grows on a low plant with white flowers

We picked strawberries.

—often used before another noun

a strawberry plant

strawberry jam/preserves/sauce

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