blackberry

noun

black·​ber·​ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē How to pronounce blackberry (audio)
-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

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My favorite fruits to buy are cherries, blueberries, bananas, apples, strawberries, blackberries, mangos and oranges. — Jeremy London, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The addition of the almond extract enhances and balances the blackberries for a bright, not-too-sweet taste, while the lemon squeeze adds a citrusy note that makes the sweet-tart blackberries taste like they were just picked from the garden. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 These recipes take advantage of peak-season peaches, blackberries and more. — Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026 The Naked and Almost Famous, with mezcal, Strega, Select Aperitivo and lime, will be $11, and the Bramble VSOP, with D’ussé VSOP brandy, Cassis de Bourgogne, blackberry, lemon and honey, will go for $13. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blackberry

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of blackberry was before the 12th century

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blackberry

noun
black·​ber·​ry ˈblak-ˌber-ē How to pronounce blackberry (audio)
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible fruit of various prickly bushes
2
: a plant that bears blackberries

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