blackberry
word
Definition
A blackberry is a small, sweet, dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes. It is commonly eaten fresh or used in jams and desserts.
Usage & Nuances
'Blackberry' refers to the fruit, not to be confused with the brand of mobile device. Typical collocations: 'blackberry pie', 'blackberry bush', 'fresh blackberries'. Singular/plural are both common (a blackberry - blackberries).
Spanish: moraPortuguese (BR): amora-pretaPortuguese (PT): amora-pretaChinese (Simplified): 黑莓Chinese (Traditional): 黑莓Hindi: जामुन (काल्पनिक; असली जामुन हिंदी में 'जामुन' भी कहलाता है, लेकिन अंग्रेजी 'blackberry' अमूमन यूरोपीय बेरी है)Arabic: توت بري أسود
Example Sentences
I picked a blackberry from the bush.
basic
Blackberries are sweet and juicy.
basic
She made blackberry jam for breakfast.
basic
Do you want some blackberry pie? It's still warm from the oven.
natural
Watch out for thorns when picking blackberries in the wild.
natural
Every summer, the kids stain their hands purple with blackberry juice.
natural