blackberry

noun

black·​ber·​ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē How to pronounce blackberry (audio)
-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

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The drink blends raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors with coconut milk, strawberry puree and vanilla sweet cream. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 In contrast, the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries that are typically used on a flag cake are easier to find and last longer in the fridge. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 July 2025 The coffee chain's summer 2025 menu features bold fruit-forward options, with drinks that showcase the flavors of raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025 The limited-time drink features the raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors of the Summer-Berry Refresher, plus coconut milk, popping pearls, strawberry purée and vanilla sweet cream cold foam. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for blackberry

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blackberry was before the 12th century

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“Blackberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blackberry. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

blackberry

noun
black·​ber·​ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē How to pronounce blackberry (audio)
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible fruit of various prickly bushes
2
: a plant that bears blackberries

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