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berry

/ˈbɛɹi/

In everyday conversation, people use "berry" to describe any small, juicy fruit (like strawberries or raspberries), even if they aren't technically berries in science. In a science class or botanical context, the word has a very specific meaning. For example, bananas and tomatoes are scientifically berries, while strawberries are not.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon; Sarah is staring at her monitor while David is in a 'synergy' meeting.
David Smith

Just saw some organic berry mix in the breakroom. Want me to snag some?

David Smith
Sarah
Sarah

I'm swamped with those edits, but sure. Only if it isn't mushy.

💡
David is trying to be helpful in a casual way, while Sarah uses the phrase 'swamped' (an idiom meaning overwhelmed with work) to signal her exhaustion and current workload.

Meanings

noun

A small, pulpy, and often edible fruit, typically consisting of a fleshy pericarp surrounding a few seeds.

"She picked a handful of fresh blueberries from the bush."

noun

In botanical terms, a fleshy fruit produced from a single ovary, such as a tomato or a banana.

"Botanically speaking, a watermelon is actually a type of berry."

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