Illustration of strawberry
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
Examples of strawberry in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Flavors are: peach, honey apple, cherry, blackberry, strawberry, cinnamon praline, mango peach, strawberry peach, caramel apple, blackberry peach, apple walnut raisin and sweet potato pecan, according to the company website.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Coffee, strawberries and cream, and horchata, to name a few.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Dragon Berry Mojito: A fruity twist on the classic mojito, combining dragon berry rum, simple syrup, strawberry purée, mint and soda water.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024
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
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
Coffee, strawberries and cream, and horchata, to name a few.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2024
Dragon Berry Mojito: A fruity twist on the classic mojito, combining dragon berry rum, simple syrup, strawberry purée, mint and soda water.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024
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
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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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“Strawberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strawberry. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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
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