Definition and meaning of English word "strawberry"
strawberry
/ˈstrɔbəri/
Meaning
NounThe sweet, usually red, edible accessory fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.
How to use
The term 'strawberry' is often used in culinary and informal contexts to refer to the sweet, edible fruit. It can be used as a countable or uncountable noun. A common learner mistake is to use 'strawberry' as a plural noun when referring to a single fruit.
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strawberry
Example
The strawberry is a sweet fruit.
I love eating strawberries in the summer.
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Common phrases
- strawberry jam— strawberry jam
- strawberry shortcake— strawberry shortcake
- strawberry smoothie— strawberry smoothie
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The English word "strawberry" means "strawberry" in English.
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