strawberry — A small red heart-shaped fruit with small seeds on its surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small red heart-shaped fruit with small seeds on its surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrɔːberi/
Example Sentences
- My mom's strawberry shortcake disappeared faster than my homework excuses.
- The strawberry festival attracts thousands of visitors every spring.
- She planted strawberry bushes in her garden last year.
strawberry
NOUN[/ˈstrɔːberi/]
A small red heart-shaped fruit with small seeds on its surface
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'streawberige', a compound of 'straw' (straw) and 'berry' (berry). The name derives from the historical agricultural practice of laying straw beneath strawberry plants to protect the fruit from soil contact and rot.
Breakdown
straw (straw, fodder) + berry (berry, fruit). The compound refers to the traditional cultivation method where straw was placed under the plants to protect developing berries.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's strawberry shortcake disappeared faster than my homework excuses.”
“The strawberry festival attracts thousands of visitors every spring.”
“She planted strawberry bushes in her garden last year.”
“His face turned as red as a strawberry when she complimented him.”
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