: the acid usually prickly fruit of any of several shrubs (genus Ribes, especially R. hirtellum of the U.S. and R. uva-crispa of Europe) grouped especially formerly in the saxifrage family but now often placed in a separate family (Grossulariaceae, the gooseberry family)
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Two of the most popular entrées ordered are halibut grilled with gooseberry masala and rice dumplings in coconut milk with chicken curry.—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Other sections grow medicinal plants, such as rose mallow used to treat digestion issues and master wort for muscle cramps; as well as produce such as wild strawberries, gooseberries; raspberries, string beans, kale, kohlrabi and carrots, as well as aromatic herbs.—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Includes nectarines and tangerines mid palate and a slight gooseberry finish.—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 The wine features vibrant lime, gooseberry, and passionfruit notes with a hint of herbal aromas.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gooseberry
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