berry
noun
any small, usually stoneless, juicy fruit, irrespective of botanical structure, as the huckleberry, strawberry, or hackberry.
berries
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pluralof berry.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof berry (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
berrynounany small, usually stoneless, juicy fruit, irrespective of botanical structure, as the huckleberry, strawberry, or hackberry.
Example Sentences
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Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates leafy greens, berries and herbs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
I always get berries at the market, too, like raspberries and blueberries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
You might be hearing about them because historically, berries with bumpy textures, especially raspberries and blackberries, have been linked to cyclosporiasis outbreaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Don't completely ban them, says Kieron - just serve snacks alongside healthier options, like berries or other fruit, replicate snack times at school and don't stress about the odd treat.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
He was so fat from feasting on berries and roots and grubs all summer that he was nearly as large as two bears.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
