How to Use blackberry in a Sentence

blackberry

noun
  • While the pizzas bake, halve the blackberries and pick the tarragon leaves from the stem.
    — Cincinnati.com, 14 Feb. 2018
  • Pour the hot simple syrup over the lilacs and blackberries.
    — Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 23 June 2017
  • Chop half the apple and fold into the batter along with half the blackberries and half the pecans.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 14 Feb. 2017
  • Ripe notes of black cherry, blackberry and mocha round out the palate.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • Add a straw and garnish with a blackberry and lemon wedge.
    — Bailey Loosemore, The Courier-Journal, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge, a bay leaf, and a few blackberries.
    — Bon Appetit, 26 June 2017
  • The Blackberry, one of the very first bath bombs, is still produced today.
    — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, 14 Apr. 2017
  • The wines range from cherry reds with hints of blackberry and clove, to dry whites that taste of peach and apricot.
    — Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian, 27 Oct. 2017
  • Stir the mixture, garnish with the blackberries, and serve.
    — Fox News, 3 May 2024
  • Stir the mixture, garnish with the blackberries, and serve.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2018
  • 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
  • This brew is tart, like fresh blackberries, and has a hoppy kick.
    — Fox News, 3 May 2017
  • 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
  • Feel free to use frozen blackberries instead of fresh ones.
    — Kara Elder, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2018
  • 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
  • Hannah was covered in weeds and blackberries and asked DeKalb to hide her.
    — Jim Ryan, OregonLive.com, 11 Apr. 2018
  • The 'cakes were buttery and light, but what sold us on them was the blackberry compote with lemon marmalade mixed in.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 3 Mar. 2018
  • On this board: fresh figs, golden berries, teardrop grapes and blackberries.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Decorate: Garnish the top of the tart with a circle of blackberries around the edge and fill in with the raspberries.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 21 Feb. 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
  • The other is the Athena, a blackberry blond ale named after the word for taller women cyclists.
    — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 Sep. 2017
  • 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
  • These wines are big, bold, and spicy, often with rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors.
    — Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Like other fruit trees and shrubs, many blackberries are sold bare root for easy late winter planting.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025

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