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

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Fall 2024, however, appears to be the season of berry makeup, where raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry shades juicy color across the cheeks, eyelids, and lips. Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 Fifth course: Giant cream puff, sugared blackberries, caramel and candied pecans. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 Zinfandel offers a bolder flavor profile, with notes of blackberry, spice, and sometimes a hint of smokiness. Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The aromatic profile is layered with enticing notes of blackberry preserves, raspberry, violet, cocoa, anise, and cherry wood. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blackberry 

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

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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