Word
mulberry
Phoneticsmul·ber·ry, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈməɫˌbɛɹi/
UK/mˈʌlbəɹi/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small, sweet fruit that looks like a long blackberry and grows on a tree. The leaves of this tree are also famous because they are the main food for silkworms.
n. the edible, aggregate fruit of several trees in the genus Morus, typically dark purple, red, or white when ripe. Often associated with sericulture, as the foliage serves as the primary food source for silkworms.
Examples
“We picked a bowl of ripe mulberries from the tree in the garden.”
“The sidewalk was stained dark purple where the overhanging mulberry tree had dropped its ripe fruit.”
“While the fruit is prized for its sweetness in preserves, the white mulberry was historically imported to Europe and North America in failed attempts to establish a domestic silk industry.”
Examples
simple
“We picked a bowl of ripe mulberries from the tree in the garden.”
contextual
“The sidewalk was stained dark purple where the overhanging mulberry tree had dropped its ripe fruit.”
complex
“While the fruit is prized for its sweetness in preserves, the white mulberry was historically imported to Europe and North America in failed attempts to establish a domestic silk industry.”
Usage
The fruit is countable; the wood or the tree species can be used uncountably in botanical or material contexts.
Real-World Examples
“From June to August, bears often move close to Karuizawa, feeding on the mulberries, ants, leaves and cherry blossoms that grow near the town.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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