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

Alongside the bluebs were spinach, kale, strawberries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears and potatoes. —Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026

So far, it’s been loaded with tres leches cake, carrot cake, chocolate pie and a hotel-quality blackberry cheesecake. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026

Highlights from the bar include the Astra, which comes with a blend of tequila, blackberries, edible glitter and a rock candy, and a martini flight that consists of three different martinis and a side of caviar. —Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026

Garnish with a lemon slice and a blackberry. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 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