Berries
/ˈbɛriːz/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
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Definitions
1
The small, juicy fruit of a plant, usually having a single seed.
/ˈbɛriːz/
nounneutralBeginner
General
Small, round fruit
Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are all berries.
💡 Simply: Small, sweet fruit.
More Examples
2
The children enjoyed picking berries in the forest.
How It's Used
Culinary
"We picked a basket of wild berries."
Botany
"The plant produces small, juicy berries."
Idioms & expressions
Bear the fruits of one's labor
To experience the positive consequences of one's hard work.
"After years of hard work, she finally bore the fruits of her labor."
From Old English *berie, from Proto-Germanic *bazō, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- 'berry'.
The word 'berry' has been used in English for centuries, appearing in various contexts related to food and nature.
Memory tip
Think of a 'berry' sweet treat.
Practice
Base: berry
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