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strawberry
noun
straw·ber·ry
ˈstrȯ-ˌber-ē 
-b(ə-)rē
often attributive
1
: the juicy edible usually red fruit of any of several low-growing temperate herbs (genus Fragaria) of the rose family that is technically an enlarged pulpy receptacle bearing numerous achenes on its surface
2
: a plant whose fruits are strawberries
especially
: a hybrid (Fragaria ananassa) that is the source of most cultivated strawberries
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Sundae Shoppe Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream These bite-sized treats feature strawberry ice cream wrapped in soft, chewy mochi dough.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Red, White & Berry Sangria At Yardbird Southern Kitchen & Bar, a refreshing red wine sangria layered with fresh seasonal berries and garnished with blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries for a patriotic finish.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
There’s a traditiona strawberry shortcake dessert and a Cowboy Cookie, made with chocolate, oats, coconut and pecans.
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Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Additionally, the company is offering a non-alcoholic beverage aptly named the Firework Fizz, which launched June 25 and has strawberry popping boba for a festive effect.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Red, White & Berry Sangria At Yardbird Southern Kitchen & Bar, a refreshing red wine sangria layered with fresh seasonal berries and garnished with blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries for a patriotic finish.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
There’s a traditiona strawberry shortcake dessert and a Cowboy Cookie, made with chocolate, oats, coconut and pecans.
—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Additionally, the company is offering a non-alcoholic beverage aptly named the Firework Fizz, which launched June 25 and has strawberry popping boba for a festive effect.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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“Strawberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strawberry. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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strawberry
noun
straw·ber·ry
ˈstrȯ-ˌber-ē
-b(ə-)rē
: an edible juicy red fruit of a low-growing herb with white flowers and long slender runners
also
: a plant that bears strawberries
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