berries
word · lemma: berry
Definition
Small, usually round and brightly colored fruits that grow on bushes or plants. Common types include strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Usage & Nuances
"Berries" usually refers to edible, juicy fruits like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Sometimes, the term can be used more broadly for small fruits, but not all botanically classified berries (like bananas) are called 'berries' in everyday English. Often used in the plural.
Example Sentences
You can put berries in yogurt for breakfast.
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She's picking wild berries in the forest for a pie.
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I love to eat fresh berries in the summer.
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These berries are sweet and delicious.
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Blueberries are my favorite kind of berries.
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Don’t eat those berries—some wild ones can be poisonous.
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