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Definition of bramble

bramble

/ˈbræm.bəl/
bram · ble
Plural:brambles
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Adjective:brambly
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bramble Lexical Profile

bramble Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A prickly scrambling shrub of the rose family, especially one of the genus Rubus, which includes blackberries and raspberries.

Example

"We spent the afternoon picking ripe fruit from the dense brambles growing along the old stone wall."

2

A rough, tangled, prickly patch of shrubs or vines.

Example

"The lost hiker's clothes were torn after forcing his way through a thick bramble in the forest."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'brēmel' or 'brǣmbel', of Germanic origin. It is related to the Dutch 'braam' and German 'Brombeere', meaning blackberry.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bramble. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bramble
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