gooseberry

noun

goose·​ber·​ry ˈgüs-ˌber-ē 

ˈgüz-,

-b(ə-)rē,

 chiefly British  ˈgu̇z-

1

a

: the acid usually prickly fruit of any of several shrubs (genus Ribes, especially R. hirtellum of the U.S. and R. uva-crispa of Europe) grouped especially formerly in the saxifrage family but now often placed in a separate family (Grossulariaceae, the gooseberry family)

b

: a shrub bearing gooseberries

2

: currant sense 2

Illustration of gooseberry

• leaves and fruit

Examples of gooseberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tasting notes on a few current releases of Robert Mondavi wines: Fumé Blanc Reserve To Kalon 2022 - Classic aromas of gooseberry and melon, with appealing notes of papaya. —Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Crisp aromas of lime, gooseberries, kiwi fruit, mandarins and grapefruit. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Zinging semi acrid aromas of limes and gooseberries and white plums here. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Sophie Knight Staff whisk around trays of Prosecco, Pisco and gooseberry. —Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing gooseberry

• Cape gooseberry
• Chinese gooseberry

Kids Definition

gooseberry

noun

goose·​ber·​ry ˈgüs-ˌber-ē 

ˈgüz-

: the acid usually prickly fruit of any of several shrubs related to the currant