gooseberry Definition
- 1the edible sour berry of certain species of the genus Ribes
- 2a thorny Eurasian shrub that typically has greenish flowers and produces small green or red berries
Using gooseberry: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gooseberry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She made a gooseberry pie for dessert.
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The jam was made from fresh gooseberries.
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I planted a gooseberry bush in my garden.
gooseberry Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with gooseberry
a dessert made by folding pureed stewed gooseberries into sweet custard
Example
She served gooseberry fool for dessert, which was a hit among her guests.
a shrub that produces gooseberries
Example
He planted a gooseberry bush in his backyard to have a fresh supply of berries.
a type of wine made from fermented gooseberries
Example
She enjoyed a glass of chilled gooseberry wine on a hot summer day.
Origins of gooseberry
from 'goose' + 'berry', probably because geese were often fed with the fruit
Summary: gooseberry in Brief
A 'gooseberry' [ˈɡuːsbəri] is an edible sour berry that grows on a thorny Eurasian shrub. It is commonly used in desserts like pies and jams. The phrase 'gooseberry bush' refers to the shrub that produces these berries, while 'gooseberry wine' is a type of wine made from fermented gooseberries.
