Juneberry

[ joon-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

noun

, plural June·ber·ries.

1. the American serviceberry, Amelanchier canadensis.

Juneberry

/ ˈdʒuːnˌbɛrɪ /

noun

1. another name for serviceberry serviceberry

Word History and Origins

Origin of Juneberry¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; June + berry

Example Sentences

“We will paint this space Juneberry, and it will wrap you in this scrumptious hug of color,” she told them.

From Washington Post

Summer brings a bevy of berries — Juneberries, raspberries, blackberries — along with chanterelle and hen of the woods mushrooms.

From Washington Post

So much so that expansion is a possibility for the quaint shop bursting with a variety of homemade flavors such as Juneberry and chokecherry, both in ice cream and flavored toppings.

From Washington Times

Nearly all are chestnut oaks, with a few Juneberries.

From New York Times

Often planted in landscapes, Juneberry, also known as serviceberry, is not common in the wilds of the five boroughs.

From New York Times