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Definition of jostaberry
jostaberry
/ˈdʒoʊstəˌbɛri/
jos · ta · ber · ry
Plural:jostaberries
jostaberry Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A dark, tart-sweet hybrid berry that is a complex cross between a blackcurrant and two species of gooseberry.
Example
"She harvested a large bowl of fresh jostaberries to make a unique, tangy summer jam."
2
The vigorous, thornless shrub of the genus Ribes that produces the jostaberry fruit, typically cultivated in temperate climates.
Example
"Because the jostaberry is resistant to many common fungal diseases, it is a popular addition to organic fruit gardens."
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-20th century, derived from a portmanteau of the German words for blackcurrant ('Johannisbeere') and gooseberry ('Stachelbeere'), combined with the English word 'berry'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jostaberry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jostaberry