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

Pipe on the caramel cream cheese frosting and top the cake with nuts and blackberries. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

Berries Berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, may help regulate blood sugar levels and lower post-meal insulin spikes. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026

The Polaris dazzles with tequila, mezcal, blackberry syrup, and a touch of citrus air foam, while the Hydra balances gin, mastiha, carrot, celery, and a bright, zesty twist of lime. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

But, pounded thin, breaded, and fried, served under lashings of sweet-sharp blackberry sauce, with a confetti of whole blackberries and leaves of mint, the lamb version was brilliant and bizarre, a symphony of strong-willed flavors. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 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