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

Top with fresh blackberries and a sprig of mint from your garden. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025

The watermelon and blackberries are helped by the chili crunch, all of which make the entire plate feel alive. —Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025

Located at West End Market, west section Blackberry Bramble: Juicy blackberries meet bright, tart lemon. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025

Many of these spirits incorporate local ingredients, such as peaches and blackberries grown on Kentucky farms. —Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025

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