blackberry

noun

black·ber·ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē

-ˌbe-rē

: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible aggregate fruit of various brambles (genus Rubus) of the rose family

: a plant that bears blackberries

Examples of blackberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This set includes four of the brand’s classic flavors—blueberry lemon basil, strawberry raspberry tarragon, blackberry mulled merlot, and plum and rose—as well as a downloadable cookbook with recipe ideas for making the most of these jams. —

Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023 Berries Another great breakfast food option, said Harris-Pincus, is anything involving berries — specifically raspberries and blackberries. —

Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2023 Look for seamless flavors of black currant, blackberry and plum with wild herbs and mushroom. —

Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 Or substitute another type of fruit (apples) or berry (blueberries, blackberries). —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023 There is a bit of sweetness on the palate, but it’s tempered by a zesty dollop of spice, pineapple, fresh orange juice, caramel, maple syrup, and a finish full of black pepper and blackberry notes. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023 Add the raspberries or blackberries, cranberries and the mint to the saucepan, stir with a wooden spoon to combine, and bring to a boil. —

Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023 Leaving blackberry, mullein, ironweed, mountain mint, Joe Pye weed, sunflowers and wild bergamot standing can make a huge difference. —

Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023 Others are slightly more imaginative, like blackberry cobbler. —

Derrick Bryson Taylor, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023 See More

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