berry
1 of 2noun
ber·ry ˈber-ē 
ˈbe-rē
plural berries
1
a
: a pulpy and usually edible fruit (such as a strawberry, raspberry, or checkerberry) of small size irrespective of its structure
b
: a simple fruit (such as a grape, blueberry, tomato, or cucumber) with a pulpy or fleshy pericarp
c
: the dry seed of some plants (such as wheat)
2
: an egg of a fish or lobster
berry
2 of 2verb
berried; berrying
intransitive verb
1
: to bear or produce berries
a berrying shrub
2
: to gather or seek berries
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Jessie Yuchen, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2022 Oishii measures the Brix (sugar) level of every berry before it’s packaged to keep the quality consistent. Alex Beggs, New York Times, 18 July 2022 Resurrections actress completed her glam look with gold eyeshadow, black eyeliner, and long lashes, adding pop of color with a berry lip stain. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 14 Mar. 2022 The height of blueberry season is upon us, so now is the time to savor the sweet and slightly tart berry. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 But some sites actually recommended using strawberries to make a whitening paste with baking soda, claiming the berry's malic acid was a natural remedy. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022 If an unripe berry is in the way, the robot repositions for a better angle. Sam Deanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 The Tropical Bliss berry, for instance, is the descendant of one of the oldest varieties of strawberries and was over 25 years in the making. Alex Beggs, New York Times, 18 July 2022 Nail enthusiasts tend to turn to strawberry nail art because of their cute color combination, but the berry's unique texture provides an unforgettable nail opportunity as well. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 18 July 2022 Megha Mcswain, Chron, 19 Aug. 2022 In our tests, this model tackled both green and berry smoothies with ease with very little residual seeds and super smooth results. Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 This is on the weightier side of Willamette pinot, with the dark cherry and berry flavors of marine-sediment soils dominating. Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2022 Both of these options are salty and pungent which pair best with wines that have berry notes, like a medium-bodied pinot noir. Mandy Major, Woman's Day, 6 May 2022 This cream blush, housed in a handy refillable compact, leaves a plush, dewy tint on cheeks and lips in hues from pink to peach and berry. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 26 Apr. 2022 The Rare Beauty liquid blush comes in 11 shades in both matte and radiant finishes, ranging from hot pink to berry and beyond in names like Lucky and Faith. Lauren Dana, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2022 At first whiff, earth clings to cherry and berry fruit, echoed in savory forest notes, a touch of bay laurel, and hints of black tea. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2022 Infused with beautifully hydrating cupuacu, sunflower and jojoba oils, this weightless formula delivers a luscious, full-lip look in 5 shades that range from nude to blush to berry in a natural vanilla scent. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021 See More
Noun
When eaten fresh, a perfectly juicy wax apple—which despite its apple-like skin is technically a berry—is crunchy, sweet-tart, and refreshing. Jessie Yuchen, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2022 Oishii measures the Brix (sugar) level of every berry before it’s packaged to keep the quality consistent. Alex Beggs, New York Times, 18 July 2022 Resurrections actress completed her glam look with gold eyeshadow, black eyeliner, and long lashes, adding pop of color with a berry lip stain. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 14 Mar. 2022 The height of blueberry season is upon us, so now is the time to savor the sweet and slightly tart berry. Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 But some sites actually recommended using strawberries to make a whitening paste with baking soda, claiming the berry's malic acid was a natural remedy. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022 If an unripe berry is in the way, the robot repositions for a better angle. Sam Deanstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 The Tropical Bliss berry, for instance, is the descendant of one of the oldest varieties of strawberries and was over 25 years in the making. Alex Beggs, New York Times, 18 July 2022 Nail enthusiasts tend to turn to strawberry nail art because of their cute color combination, but the berry's unique texture provides an unforgettable nail opportunity as well. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 18 July 2022 Verb
Find live music, a working ferris wheel and rotating food trucks, and their frosé packs a double punch of booze with frozen rosé wine and berry vodka. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 19 Aug. 2022 In our tests, this model tackled both green and berry smoothies with ease with very little residual seeds and super smooth results. Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022 This is on the weightier side of Willamette pinot, with the dark cherry and berry flavors of marine-sediment soils dominating. Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2022 Both of these options are salty and pungent which pair best with wines that have berry notes, like a medium-bodied pinot noir. Mandy Major, Woman's Day, 6 May 2022 This cream blush, housed in a handy refillable compact, leaves a plush, dewy tint on cheeks and lips in hues from pink to peach and berry. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 26 Apr. 2022 The Rare Beauty liquid blush comes in 11 shades in both matte and radiant finishes, ranging from hot pink to berry and beyond in names like Lucky and Faith. Lauren Dana, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2022 At first whiff, earth clings to cherry and berry fruit, echoed in savory forest notes, a touch of bay laurel, and hints of black tea. Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2022 Infused with beautifully hydrating cupuacu, sunflower and jojoba oils, this weightless formula delivers a luscious, full-lip look in 5 shades that range from nude to blush to berry in a natural vanilla scent. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English berye, from Old English berie; akin to Old High German beri berry
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
circa 1780, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing berry
Kids Definition
berry
noun
ber·ry ˈber-ē
plural berries
1
: a small juicy and usually edible fruit (as a strawberry)
2
: a fruit (as a grape or tomato) in which the ripened ovary wall is fleshy
3
: a dry seed (as of the coffee plant)
Geographical Definition
Berry
geographical name
Ber·ry be-ˈrē
former province of central France; capital Bourges
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