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

Soft berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are especially prone to quick mold growth because of their high moisture content. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

There are also strawberries in hanging baskets and raised beds, blackberries, lettuce, passion fruit and mint. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Drip coffee and cold brew are available, with specialty drinks including a wild blackberry iced coffee. —Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026

The blackberry jam tree (Randia formosa) fits this scenario. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for blackberry

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blueberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry
• equerry

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