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

Many edible plants also enjoy the nitrogen in coffee grounds, including blackberries, blueberries, carrots, cucumbers, leafy greens (think kale, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard), peppers, potatoes, roses, sweet peas, and tomatoes. —Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026

If there’s a blackberry or strawberry in sight, my infant grandson will gobble it up and beg for more. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

Cherries Have More Fiber Cherries have more fiber than plums, but both have small amounts compared to fruits like raspberries, blackberries, avocado, pear, or apple. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 June 2026

Use buckwheat flour and top the pancakes with blueberries, blackberries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 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