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

Be sure to order the Horse Thief cocktail, whose proceeds support Barb Philipps’ Saving Gracie Foundation, mixed from Casamigos Tequila, High West Campfire Scotch Blend Whisky, chartreuse, ginger syrup, muddled blackberries, and lime. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Blend yours with frozen mango, muddle in fresh blackberries, or infuse the tequila with chiles. — Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Try the Aftershock Rebel with blackberry, lime, raspberry and strawberry; Electric Berry with blue raspberry and lime; or Shark Attack with blue raspberry, coconut, lime and a pomegranate float. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 8 Sep. 2026

Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice and garnish with a blackberry and/or the cracks of pepper. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 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