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berries

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbɛɹiz// UK //bˈɛɹɪz// berries

n. small, soft, and juicy fruits that grow on plants or bushes. They usually have many tiny seeds and come in colors like red, blue, or black.

n. small, fleshy, and often edible fruits produced from a single ovary. While commonly used for fruits like strawberries or raspberries, the botanical definition includes grapes and tomatoes but excludes many common garden berries.


SIMPLE

I like to put fresh berries on my cereal every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent the afternoon in the forest picking wild berries to make a homemade jam.

COMPLEX

The high concentration of antioxidants found in dark berries has made them a focal point of nutritional research regarding cognitive health and aging.

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Usage

Usually used in the plural form when referring to the fruit as a food group.

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