Blackberry

/ˈblakˌberē/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A pliant shrub of the genus Rubus, especially the species Rubus fruticosus, which produces edible, dark purple to black berries.

We picked fresh blackberries from the bushes during our hike.

The edible fruit of the blackberry plant, typically dark purple or black when ripe.

I made a delicious pie using ripe blackberries from the farmer's market.

A brand of mobile devices and services that was widely used in the early 2000s.

He still uses his old Blackberry for its email capabilities.

Middle English, from blac 'black' + berie 'berry'; related to Old English.

blackberry picking

The act of gathering blackberries from bushes, often a fun outdoor activity.

blackberry brand

Refers to the line of mobile communication devices originally made by Research In Motion.

raspberry

A similar fruit, smaller and usually sweeter than blackberry.

bramble

A thorny bush that produces a variety of fruits including blackberries.

A term used to refer humorously or ironically to someone's old technology.

That old Blackberry is a real dinosaur compared to today's smartphones.

Used to describe someone who is stuck in the past, especially in terms of technology.

He's such a blackberry, still using that old device.