blackberry

noun

black·​ber·​ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē How to pronounce blackberry (audio)
-ˌbe-rē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible aggregate fruit of various brambles (genus Rubus) of the rose family
2
: a plant that bears blackberries

Examples of blackberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The aromatic profile is layered with enticing notes of blackberry preserves, raspberry, violet, cocoa, anise, and cherry wood. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Gothic Halloween Bar Cart The rich, elegant hue of a blackberry margarita inspires this haunting Halloween bar cart. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024 It's made with three layers of puff pastry and cream, and is topped with blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024 Some varieties, typically the darker-skinned figs, contain as much anthocyanin as blackberries and blueberries, two of the best sources of it.14 Figs are also high in fiber and are a good source of important minerals, including potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and phosphorus.14 5. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blackberry 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of blackberry was before the 12th century

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“Blackberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blackberry. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

blackberry

noun
black·​ber·​ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē How to pronounce blackberry (audio)
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible fruit of various prickly bushes
2
: a plant that bears blackberries

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