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sugarberry

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈsʌɡərˌbɛri//

KK: /ˈsʌɡərˌbɛri/

noun
Definition

A type of tree that produces sweet, edible fruits, often associated with hackberries.


Example

The sugarberry tree in our backyard is full of delicious fruits this season.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried a sugarberry?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What do they taste like?
Sloth A
They're super sweet and juicy, like nature's candy.
Sloth B
That sounds amazing! I need to find some.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
berry
fruit
hackberry
Antonyms
Root Explanation

Sugarberry → The word is a compound of "sugar" (from Old French *sucre*, meaning a sweet substance) and "berry" (from Old English *berie*, meaning a small fruit). Together, they describe a type of berry that is sweet like sugar.

Memory Tip

Think of a sweet substance ('sugar') combined with a small fruit ('berry') — that's why sugarberry refers to a sweet fruit.

Visually Confused Words
sourberry
squawberry
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