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

Stir briefly to combine and garnish with a couple blackberries on a pick, or a lime wedge, or both. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026

Blueberries and blackberries both contain high levels of antioxidants, which can limit damage to your cells and help prevent chronic illness. —Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Feb. 2026

Fights Diabetes Eating blackberries regularly may help prevent diabetes. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2026

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are good candidates for growing in containers because of their compact size and shallow roots. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 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