Saskatoon Berry

Pronunciation: /sæskəˈtuːn ˈberi/

Definitions of Saskatoon berry

noun a small purple berry that grows on the Saskatoon serviceberry tree, also known as the Amelanchier alnifolia

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a Saskatoon berry for the first time.

A2 Saskatoon berries are often used in pies and jams.

B1 The farmer's market had fresh Saskatoon berries for sale.

B2 Saskatoon berries are native to North America and are similar to blueberries.

C1 The Saskatoon berry is known for its sweet and nutty flavor.

C2 I have a recipe for Saskatoon berry crumble that I want to try.

Examples of Saskatoon berry in a Sentence

formal The Saskatoon berry is a small, sweet fruit that is often used in pies and jams.

informal I love picking Saskatoon berries in the summer and making delicious desserts with them.

slang Have you tried those Saskatoon berries yet? They're so good!

figurative The Saskatoon berry represents the essence of the Canadian prairies in its flavor and versatility.

Grammatical Forms of Saskatoon berry

• past tense: picked
• plural: Saskatoon berries
• comparative: more Saskatoon berry
• superlative: most Saskatoon berry
• present tense: pick
• future tense: will pick
• perfect tense: have picked
• continuous tense: is picking
• singular: Saskatoon berry
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to pick
• gerund: picking
• participle: picked

Origin and Evolution of Saskatoon berry

First Known Use: 1893 year

Language of Origin: Cree

Story behind the word: The word 'Saskatoon' comes from the Cree word misâskwatômina, which refers to the sweet, purple berry that grows in the region.

Evolution of the word: The word 'Saskatoon berry' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since it was first recorded in 1893. It is primarily used to refer to the fruit of the Amelanchier alnifolia shrub, also known as the serviceberry or Juneberry.