How to Use blackberry in a Sentence

blackberry

noun
  • Add a straw and garnish with a blackberry and lemon wedge.
    Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Stir the mixture, garnish with the blackberries, and serve.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2018
  • The nose offers a sweet and spicy profile with layers of caramel, spices, dark fruits, blackberry jam, and licorice.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Its keyboard buttons looked a little like the kernels in a blackberry, hence the name.
    Kim MacKrael, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Hannah was covered in weeds and blackberries and asked DeKalb to hide her.
    Jim Ryan, OregonLive.com, 11 Apr. 2018
  • His pecan trees need water, his livestock needs water and his blackberries need water.
    Joshua Bowling, azcentral, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Johnson: … and ate samples at Safeway for lunch and picked blackberries.
    Agatha French, latimes.com, 30 Mar. 2018
  • The rum is infused with pineapple, the vodka with cucumber, the whiskey with fresh blackberries and so on.
    Courtney Dabney, star-telegram, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Trellises are hung with fast-growing pink jasmine, thornless blackberries and grapevines.
    Nathan Hurst, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2018
  • When did anyone successfully resist a simple but decadent piece of blackberry cobbler?
    Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Eat foods with antiinflammatory properties that can reduce stiffness in your back and neck, such as leafy greens, cherries, blackberries, whole grains and fish.
    Paige McLaughlin, Philly.com, 7 Apr. 2018
  • Malachite is warm and woodsy, blending amber and frankincense, while (our personal favorite) Amethyst, marries the perfect balance of fresh blackberry and lilac.
    Melanie Rud Chadwick, Allure, 28 Mar. 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
  • 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
  • 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 | Bcarlton@al.com, 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
  • Fifth course: Giant cream puff, sugared blackberries, caramel and candied pecans.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024

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