black raspberry

noun

: a raspberry (Rubus occidentalis) of eastern North America that has a purplish-black fruit and is the source of several cultivated varieties

called also blackcap

Examples of black raspberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Silky tannins lead the way to flavors of cherry, dark chocolate, and black raspberry. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025

Bright, medium deep purple; aromas of black raspberry, black currant, clove, licorice and purple iris. —Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove. —Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

It is garnet colored in the glass with aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, and a touch of forest floor followed by balanced acidity and flavors of ripe red and black fruits with just a touch of cigar box on the finish. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black raspberry

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary