Pronunciation: /ˈbɛri/

Definitions of berry

noun a small, pulpy, and often edible fruit

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat strawberries and blueberries.

A2 She picked some blackberries from the bushes in the forest.

B1 Raspberries are my favorite type of berry to put in smoothies.

B2 The farmer's market had a variety of fresh berries for sale.

C1 The chef created a delicious dessert using mixed berries as the main ingredient.

C2 The wild berry bushes in the countryside produced an abundance of fruit this year.

adjective relating to or resembling a berry

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat berry yogurt for breakfast.

A2 She picked some ripe berry fruits from the bush.

B1 The cake was topped with a delicious berry compote.

B2 The smoothie was made with a mix of berry flavors.

C1 The chef created a gourmet dish using exotic berry varieties.

C2 The wine had a complex flavor profile with hints of berry undertones.

Examples of berry in a Sentence

formal The berry is a small, pulpy fruit that is typically edible and often colorful.

informal I love picking fresh berries in the summer to make homemade jam.

slang These berries are the bomb - so sweet and juicy!

figurative She's like a rare berry in a field of common fruits - unique and special.

Grammatical Forms of berry

past tense

berried

plural

berries

comparative

more berry

superlative

most berry

present tense

berry

future tense

will berry

perfect tense

have berried

continuous tense

is berrying

singular

berry

positive degree

very berry

infinitive

to berry

gerund

berrying

participle

berried

Origin and Evolution of berry

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'berry' originated from the Old English word 'berie' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'basja'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to small fruits produced by various plants, the term 'berry' has evolved to encompass a wider range of fruits with specific characteristics such as being fleshy, juicy, and often edible.