Meaning & Definition of word "Blackberry"

Blackberry

/ˈblakˌberē/

1. A pliant shrub of the genus Rubus, especially the species Rubus fruticosus, which produces edible, dark purple to black berries.
- Example: We picked fresh blackberries from the bushes during our hike.
2. The edible fruit of the blackberry plant, typically dark purple or black when ripe.
- Example: I made a delicious pie using ripe blackberries from the farmer's market.
3. A brand of mobile devices and services that was widely used in the early 2000s.
- Example: 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Refers to the line of mobile communication devices originally made by Research In Motion.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.

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

● Example Sentence: That old Blackberry is a real dinosaur compared to today's smartphones.

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

● Example Sentence: He's such a blackberry, still using that old device.