strawberry

/ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: strawberries · strawberrier · strawberriest · strawberrying

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The sweet, usually red, edible accessory fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.

Noun

Examples

They went to pick strawberries today.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any plant of the genus Fragaria (that bears such fruit).

Noun

Examples

She has the best strawberry patch I've ever seen.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Containing or having the flavor of strawberries.

Adjective

Examples

I'd like a large strawberry shake.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Flavored with ethyl methylphenylglycidate, an artificial compound which is said to resemble the taste of strawberries.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “strawberry” mean?

The sweet, usually red, edible accessory fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.

Is “strawberry” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.