How to Use blackberry in a Sentence

blackberry

noun
Definition of blackberrynext
  • Dishes include campechana, shrimp and grits, blackberry pork chops, fresh salads and more.
    — Joy Sewing, San Antonio Express-News, 11 June 2018
  • But the chess pies have that southern/East Texas flavor, and the blackberry is a stellar fruit pie.
    — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, 23 June 2018
  • Briar is a sour ale fermented with blackberries and raspberries and aged in oak barrels.
    — Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2018
  • It's made with three layers of puff pastry and cream, and is topped with blackberries, raspberries and strawberries.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Like many Lake Cabs, the aroma profile is led by leather and cedar, but deep fruit notes of blackberry and cassis follow.
    — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 June 2018
  • The farm has fruit and nut trees and grows seasonal crops including corn, greens and tomatoes, as well as strawberries and blackberries.
    — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 22 June 2018
  • Crumble it over an ice cream sundae, like this brown butter cornbread and blackberry situation.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 18 June 2018
  • Think polenta cakes topped with chubby blackberries baked with flecks of Earl Grey and lemon tarts drizzled with tiny threads of dark chocolate.
    — Genevieve Roth, Bon Appetit, 6 June 2018
  • Some of you who grow tomatoes, peaches, figs and blackberries are probably somewhat unhappy that the birds that like eating fruit seem to be helping themselves to a good share of your crops.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 1 June 2018
  • Made with buttery piecrust, it’s filled with a vibrant summer berry compote that includes strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, as well as a dash of sweet cream cheese.
    — Allison Steele, Philly.com, 24 May 2018
  • Don’t skip on the dessert ($3.09 per serving), with blackberry cobbler served hot for a limited time, and chocolate Oreo pudding that is sure to please the kid in all of us.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 May 2018
  • Chunks of strawberries along with blueberries and blackberries decorated the custard, but the homemade chocolate granola was the star of the garnishes.
    — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 22 June 2018
  • While there isn’t a signature zero-proof cocktail listed, the bartenders can expertly whip up a non-alcoholic blackberry mojito or something else to your liking.
    — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
  • This year, the village environmental committee added five more trees — sweet cherries, nectarines and additional varieties of plums — and three blackberry shrubs.
    — Jane Ford-Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 June 2018
  • Ripe notes of black cherry, blackberry and mocha round out the palate.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • Stir the mixture, garnish with the blackberries, and serve.
    — Fox News, 3 May 2024
  • And while most folks have a go-to recipe for peach or blackberry pie, a fig one may not be in their repertoires.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Brewed with blackberries and rose hips, it’s light and dry with just a hint of bitterness.
    — Brierley Horton, Health.com, 27 June 2019
  • Add fresh blackberries or a frozen berry mix to your smoothie.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
  • On the nose, there are intense black fruit aromas of plum, black fruit and blackberry, along with some prune.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2021
  • There was a steep drainage full of thorny blackberry bushes.
    — Kate Wiliams, The Seattle Times, 15 Oct. 2018
  • And save room for some peach or blackberry cobbler for dessert.
    — Bob Carlton | [email protected], al, 13 July 2023
  • On this board: fresh figs, golden berries, teardrop grapes and blackberries.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019
  • It's finished off with blackberries, a rosemary sprig and a lime wheel.
    — Grace Cady, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2023
  • The blackberries were added to the greased pan and covered with lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon almond extract.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
  • The blackberry, mint, bourbon and that red wine floater had a mouthy, sweet, balanced taste to it that lingered on your tongue.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 8 Apr. 2021
  • That had to be some kind of mixed fruit, whether sour cherry filled or blackberry, or apricot.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Bring on the blackberries: Grease the pan with butter or cooking spray, then pour the blackberries right in.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
  • Opt for pear pie instead of apple, and switch it up by adding blackberries.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 23 Oct. 2018
  • Stir briefly to combine and garnish with a couple blackberries on a pick, or a lime wedge, or both.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024

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