Pronunciation

/ˈberi/

Definitions

Noun

A small, usually round fruit with a fleshy exterior and a central seed, typically found on bushes or low trees. Examples include strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

Verb

To gather or eat berries; to collect fruit from a bush or tree. For example: “We’ll go berry picking this weekend.” To describe something as having a berry-like color or appearance. For example: “The sky had a deep berry hue during sunset.”

Adjective

Characterized by or containing berries; having a fruity or sweet taste. For example: “A fruit salad with a mix of berries.” Dark red or purple in color, like a berry. For example: “The dress had a rich berry shade.”

Phrases

• “Berries are a great source of antioxidants.”
• “Berries are in season now.”
• “A bowl of mixed berries for breakfast.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She picked a basket full of wild blueberries for her pie.”
• Verb: “The children were busy berrying the trees for their science project.”
• Adjective: “The lipstick had a lustrous berry finish.”

Synonyms

• Berry-like
• Fruity
• Juicy
• Reddish/purplish
• Wild
• Tart/sweet (in taste)