plural berries
1
a
: a pulpy and usually edible fruit (such as a strawberry, raspberry, or checkerberry) of small size irrespective of its structure
b
: a simple fruit (such as a grape, blueberry, tomato, or cucumber) with a pulpy or fleshy pericarp
c
: the dry seed of some plants (such as wheat)
2
: an egg of a fish or lobster
berried; berrying
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025
When federal immigration agents rolled into the berry fields of Oxnard last week and detained 40 farmworkers, growers up and down the state grew worried along with their workers.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
These raids have begun as summer plantings of corn and soybeans are getting underway, and as the harvests of berries, tomatoes and other specialty crops are just starting up.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Fold in the meringue, pour the mixture into the pan and freeze until firm, then slice and serve with a spoonful of berries dribbled over the top.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Greek Yogurt with Berries Greek yogurt paired with a handful of fresh berries, like blueberries or raspberries, is a nutrient-dense treat.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025
When federal immigration agents rolled into the berry fields of Oxnard last week and detained 40 farmworkers, growers up and down the state grew worried along with their workers.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
These raids have begun as summer plantings of corn and soybeans are getting underway, and as the harvests of berries, tomatoes and other specialty crops are just starting up.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Fold in the meringue, pour the mixture into the pan and freeze until firm, then slice and serve with a spoonful of berries dribbled over the top.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
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“Berry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/berry. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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berry
1 of 2 noun
ber·ry
ˈber-ē 
plural berries
1
: a small pulpy and usually edible fruit (as a strawberry or raspberry)
2
: a fruit (as a grape, blueberry, tomato, or cucumber) that develops from a single ovary and has the wall of the ripened ovary pulpy
3
: the dry seed of some plants (as coffee)
berrylike
adjective
-ē-ˌlīk
berry
2 of 2 verb
berried; berrying
1
: to bear or produce berries
2
: to gather or look for berries
go berrying
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