berry

/ˈbɛɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: berries · berrying · berried

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A soft fruit which develops from a single ovary and contains seeds not encased in pits.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To pick berries.

Verb

Examples

On summer days Grandma used to take us berrying, whether we wanted to go or not.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To bear or produce berries.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “berry” mean?

A small succulent fruit, of any one of many varieties.

Is “berry” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.