Synonyms for

Berry

Verb / ˈberi: / Another word for berry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, pulpy fruit, usually round or oblong, that grows on a plant or tree

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Common collocations

  • wild berry
  • fresh berry
  • ripe berry
  • seedless berry
  • berry bush
  • berry picking
  • berry jam
  • berry pie

Word family

noun berry
adjective berry-like

Usage note

While botanically many berries are fruits, in common usage 'berry' refers to small, pulpy, and often edible fruits like strawberries or blueberries, distinct from larger fruits or vegetables.

Example sentences

  1. I love eating strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. They are all types of berries.
  2. We went berry picking in the field and found some delicious blackberries.
  3. The bird was eating the berry from the tree.
  4. My mom made a pie with the fresh berries we picked from the farm.
  5. The smoothie was made with a mix of different berries.

Quotes

  • Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.
  • The strawberry grows underneath the nettle, and wholesome berries thrive and ripen best neigbbour’d by fruit of baser quality.
  • Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

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