strawberry

/ˈstrɔbəri/

Definitions

1. noun

a sweet and juicy fruit that is typically red, but can also be yellow or white, and is often eaten fresh or used in desserts and jams.

“She picked a fresh strawberry from the garden and ate it immediately.”

2. verb

to remove the stems and leaves from strawberries, especially before serving or using them in cooking.

“She spent the afternoon strawberrying the berries for the dessert.”

3. adjective

having the color or characteristics of a strawberry.

“The strawberry-colored sunset was breathtakingly beautiful.”

Synonyms

  • berry
  • framboise
  • frug

Antonyms

  • bitter
  • unripe