Berry

/ˈbɛri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, round, and often edible fruit, typically juicy and sweet.

I picked a handful of fresh strawberries and blueberries from the garden.

The fleshy part of a fruit that surrounds the seeds, especially when many seeds are present.

The tomato is botanically classified as a berry due to its structure and seed distribution.

Any small, juicy fruit, often used in cooking or as a flavoring.

I love adding blackcurrants and raspberries to my smoothies for extra flavor.

A small seedless fruit, commonly used in jams and desserts.

The chef prepared a delicious cherry berry tart for dessert.

Old English berie, of unknown origin.

berry picking

The activity of gathering berries from the wild or cultivated areas.

a bed of berries

A term used to describe a patch or area where berries grow abundantly.

to go berry hunting

To search for wild berries, often as a recreational activity.

strawberry

A large, red, edible berry known for its sweetness.

blueberry

A small, round, blue fruit that grows in clusters.

raspberry

A soft, red or black fruit made up of small drupelets.

To get a good deal or bargain.

I found the car of my dreams for a berry price!

An endearing term for a sweetheart or loved one.

Hey berry, how was your day?