berry

Definition

  • n. any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
  • n. a small fruit having any of various structures, e.g., simple (grape or blueberry) or aggregate (blackberry or raspberry)
  • n. United States rock singer (born in 1931)
  • v. pick or gather berries

Word forms

Third person singular
berries
Past tense
berried
Present participle
berrying
Past participle
berried

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I love eating fresh strawberries and blueberries because they are delicious and healthy.

  2. vi.

    During the summer, we often go to the forest to berry-pick with our friends.