blackberry

noun

black·​ber·​ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē 

-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

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

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

blackberry

noun

black·​ber·​ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē 

1

: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible fruit of various prickly bushes

2

: a plant that bears blackberries