Berry: meaning, definitions and examples

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berry

 

[ หˆbษ›ri ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fruit

A small, pulpy, and usually edible fruit. Berries are typically juicy, rounded, brightly colored, sweet, or sour, and do not have a stone or pit, although many pips or seeds may be present.

Synonyms

drupes, fruit, pomes.

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Word Description / Examples
berry

Use 'berry' when referring to small, juicy, and typically sweet fruits that have seeds embedded in their flesh. Common in everyday language and culinary settings.

  • I like to have berries with my cereal in the morning.
  • Strawberries are my favorite kind of berry.
fruit

The word 'fruit' refers to the mature ovary of a flowering plant, usually containing seeds. It is a broad term used in everyday language to describe sweet, edible, and nutritious produce.

  • Eating a variety of fruits is essential for a balanced diet.
  • She packed some fruits for the picnic, including apples and oranges.
drupes

The term 'drupes' is often used in botanical contexts to describe fruits that have an outer fleshy part surrounding a single shell with a seed inside. It might be used in more technical or scientific discussions.

  • Almonds and cherries both fall into the category of drupes.
  • Botanically speaking, a peach is a type of drupe.
pomes

Used mainly in botanical contexts, 'pomes' describe a type of fruit produced by flowering plants in the apple subfamily. It is suitable for scientific, horticultural, or technical discussions.

  • Apples and pears are examples of pomes.
  • The horticulturist explained that pomes have a core surrounded by a fleshy layer.

Examples of usage

  • She picked some ripe berries from the bush.
  • The smoothie was made with mixed berries and yogurt.
  • The berry pie was delicious.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

A simple fruit having seeds and pulp produced from the ovary of a single flower. The ovary can be inferior or superior, and the fruit can be fleshy or dry.

Synonyms

drupes, fruit, pomes.

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berry

A type of fruit from a botanical perspective, including fruits like grapes and tomatoes that are not commonly thought of as berries.

  • Tomatoes are technically classified as a berry.
  • The botanist explained that a banana is considered a berry.
fruit

A broad term used in general conversation to describe any edible part of a plant that contains seeds.

  • Eating fruit daily is good for your health.
  • She added some fresh fruit to her salad.
drupes

Used in botanical contexts to describe fruits with a single stone or pit, such as cherries or peaches.

  • Cherries and peaches are examples of drupes.
  • The orchard specializes in drupes like apricots and plums.
pomes

A botanical term for fruits with a core of several small seeds, surrounded by a tough membrane, commonly used in scientific or horticultural contexts.

  • Apples and pears are classic examples of pomes.
  • The farmer explained that pomes are part of the Rosaceae family.

Examples of usage

  • Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are all types of berries.
  • Botanically, a banana is classified as a berry.
Context #3 | Verb

slang

To pelt someone with berries as a way of teasing or playing a prank on them.

Synonyms

pellet, pelt, throw.

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berry

This is likely a duplicate of the previous 'berry' and refers to the same context as small fruits.

  • He added some berries to his morning cereal.
  • The forest is full of wild berries.
pelt

Use 'pelt' in the context of throwing objects at someone or something, usually with some intensity. It also describes the fur coat of an animal when it's been removed. As a verb, it typically has a negative connotation.

  • The kids pelted each other with snowballs during recess.
  • The hunters sold the pelt of the fox at the market.
pellet

Use 'pellet' when referring to small, hard, rounded or cylindrical pieces of a substance, often used for animal feed or fuel pellets.

  • The farmer feeds pellets to his chickens every morning.
  • The heater runs on wood pellets.
throw

Use 'throw' when talking about propelling something with force through the air with your hands. It's a general term for this action.

  • She can throw a baseball very far.
  • Don't throw the trash on the ground.

Examples of usage

  • The kids decided to berry their friend during the summer camp.
  • They buried him in an avalanche of berries.

Translations

Translations of the word "berry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคฐเฅ€ (beri)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะณะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jagoda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใƒชใƒผ (berฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baya

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meyve

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ ๋ฆฌ (beri)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุช (tut)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bobule

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bobuฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต†ๆžœ (jiฤngguว’)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jagoda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะดะตะบ (zhidek)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒœแƒ™แƒ แƒ (kenkra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gilษ™meyvษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baya

Etymology

The word 'berry' has its origins in Old English 'berie', which is of Germanic origin. Berries have been a part of human diet and culture for thousands of years, with evidence of consumption dating back to prehistoric times. Berries have been celebrated for their nutritional value, flavor, and medicinal properties in various cultures around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,991, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.