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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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Pink or white blooms that pollinators love add a pop of color, followed by bright berries in the fall.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Key Takeaways Greek yogurt with berries typically causes a gradual rise in blood sugar due to its protein, fiber, and balance of natural carbohydrates.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026
In August, travelers come from near and far to experience Bear Lake Raspberry Days in Garden City, Utah, an event that celebrates the harvest of the famous sweet, juicy berries with a parade, live music, a pie-eating contest, and more.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Roblar’s rosé — crafted with Syrah, Grenache and Petite Syrah — bursts with fresh berry notes.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Pink or white blooms that pollinators love add a pop of color, followed by bright berries in the fall.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Key Takeaways Greek yogurt with berries typically causes a gradual rise in blood sugar due to its protein, fiber, and balance of natural carbohydrates.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026
In August, travelers come from near and far to experience Bear Lake Raspberry Days in Garden City, Utah, an event that celebrates the harvest of the famous sweet, juicy berries with a parade, live music, a pie-eating contest, and more.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
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“Berry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/berry. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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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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