gooseberry
/ˈɡusˌbɛri/
noun
- A small, round, edible berry that is usually green or reddish, often used in jams, pies, and desserts.
- The gooseberry bush in the garden was heavy with fruit this summer.
- Gooseberry jam has a tangy flavor that goes well with cheese.
- She picked a basket of gooseberries to make a tart for the picnic.
- A person who stays with a couple, often making them feel uncomfortable because they want to be alone; a third wheel.
- Being the only single person at the dinner party, she felt a bit of a gooseberry.
- He didn't want to be a gooseberry, so he made an excuse to leave.
- When my sister and her boyfriend started whispering, I felt like a gooseberry.