Berry
/ˈbɛri/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
A small, pulpy fruit, usually with many seeds.
/ˈbɛri/
nounneutralBeginner
General
Small, juicy fruit
She picked a handful of wild berries.
💡 Simply: A small, sweet fruit.
More Examples
2
The pie was filled with a mixture of berries.
How It's Used
Culinary
"Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are my favorite berries."
Botany
"The plant produced a profusion of small, red berries."
From Old English *berie, from Proto-Germanic *baziz, related to Old High German beri, Old Norse ber, and ultimately to Proto-Indo-European *bher- 'to bear, carry'.
The word 'berry' has been used in English for centuries, with its meaning remaining relatively consistent.
Memory tip
Think of a 'bear' carrying many small 'berries'.
Practice
Base: berry
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