Strawberry: meaning, definitions and examples

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strawberry

[ ˈstrɔːb(ə)ri ]

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fruit

A sweet soft red fruit with a seed-studded surface.

Synonyms

berry, red fruit

Examples of usage

She loves eating fresh strawberries in the summer.
The strawberry fields were full of ripe berries ready for picking.

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dessert

A dessert made from sliced strawberries and cream.

Synonyms

strawberry and cream, strawberry dessert

Examples of usage

The strawberry shortcake was a hit at the party.
Would you like some strawberry ice cream for dessert?

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color

A bright red color like that of a ripe strawberry.

Synonyms

crimson, red

Examples of usage

She painted her nails a vibrant strawberry red.
The sunset had hues of orange and strawberry.

Translations

Translations of the word "strawberry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 morango

🇮🇳 स्ट्रॉबेरी

🇩🇪 Erdbeere

🇮🇩 stroberi

🇺🇦 полуниця

🇵🇱 truskawka

🇯🇵 イチゴ (ichigo)

🇫🇷 fraise

🇪🇸 fresa

🇹🇷 çilek

🇰🇷 딸기 (ttalgi)

🇸🇦 فراولة (farawila)

🇨🇿 jahoda

🇸🇰 jahoda

🇨🇳 草莓 (cǎoméi)

🇸🇮 jagoda

🇮🇸 jarðarber

🇰🇿 құлпынай

🇬🇪 მარწყვი (marts'qvi)

🇦🇿 çiyələk

🇲🇽 fresa

Word origin

The word 'strawberry' originated from Old English 'streawberige', which was a combination of 'streaw' (meaning 'straw') and 'berige' (meaning 'berry'). This name may have come from the practice of growing strawberries under straw to protect the fruit. Strawberries have been cultivated and enjoyed for centuries, with records of them dating back to ancient Rome. They are a popular fruit worldwide and are often associated with summertime and freshness.