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

Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 oz (including strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries). — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

While Clone 7 offers cherry and raspberry flavors and good tannic structure with great plush mouthfeel, Clone 4 is noted for more black-toned fruit such as blackberry and black currant and very age-worthy tannic structure. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

Lemon blueberry, blackberry hibiscus and blood orange tangerine flavors will all be available. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026

While still somewhat sweet, blackberries tend to have a stronger, more tart taste than raspberries, but can still be enjoyed on their own. — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 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