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Berry - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A berry is a small, juicy fruit that grows on plants and is typically sweet or tart. Common examples include strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Berries are often eaten fresh or used in cooking.

berry

/ˈbɛri/ /ˈbɛri/

Definition:

A small, pulpy fruit, typically juicy and often edible.

Synonyms:

fruit, drupe, pome, drupelet

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

vegetable, meat

Common Collocations:

berry picking, berry smoothie, berry jam, berry bush

Derivatives:

berried, berrying

Usage Tips:

Use "berry" for small fruits like strawberries or blueberries; avoid for larger fruits like apples or bananas.

Common Phrases:

as brown as a berry, the berry of one's eye

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "berie," related to similar Germanic words for small fruits.

Examples:

  • 1. She picked a ripe berry from the bush.
  • 2. The smoothie was made with mixed berries and yogurt.
  • 3. He loves eating fresh berries in the summer.
  • 4. The jam was sweetened with crushed berries.

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