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

This flexible recipe works with almost any ripe berry—strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or a mix—and uses an easy cold-process method that lets the berries macerate with sugar before the vinegar is added. — Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

Wallach also recommends adding blackberries to savory dishes. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026

However, a mainstay is the wine slushie ($12-19) in moscato, blackberry, rosé and red sangria. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Chopped strawberries, blackberries, diced peaches, and/or diced apples should all work here, too. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 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