blackberry
noun
black·ber·ry
ˈblak-ˌber-ē 
-ˌbe-rē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible aggregate fruit of various brambles (genus Rubus) of the rose family
2
: a plant that bears blackberries
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In contrast, the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries that are typically used on a flag cake are easier to find and last longer in the fridge.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Red, White & Berry Sangria At Yardbird Southern Kitchen & Bar, a refreshing red wine sangria layered with fresh seasonal berries and garnished with blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries for a patriotic finish.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Blend 2½ cups frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries), 1 cup filtered water or unsweetened coconut water, ¾ cup whole milk or 2% cottage cheese, and 2 Tbsp.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 July 2026
Matcha flavors include blackberry dream, sassy guava and coconut (all $10).
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Jenna Thompson
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Red, White & Berry Sangria At Yardbird Southern Kitchen & Bar, a refreshing red wine sangria layered with fresh seasonal berries and garnished with blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries for a patriotic finish.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Blend 2½ cups frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries), 1 cup filtered water or unsweetened coconut water, ¾ cup whole milk or 2% cottage cheese, and 2 Tbsp.
—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 July 2026
Matcha flavors include blackberry dream, sassy guava and coconut (all $10).
—
Jenna Thompson
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for blackberry
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“Blackberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blackberry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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blackberry
noun
black·ber·ry
ˈblak-ˌber-ē
1
: the usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible fruit of various prickly bushes
2
: a plant that bears blackberries
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