blackberry

/ˈblæk.bɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

the fruit of a blackberry bush, typically dark purple and edible.

“The hikers picked blackberries along the forest trail.”

2. noun

a type of electronic device that is a combination of a smartphone and a personal digital assistant.

“She checked her blackberry for new emails before the meeting.”

3. verb

to damage or ruin something, especially a person’s reputation.

“The scandal blackballed the politician’s chances of re-election.”

Synonyms

  • berry
  • thimbleberry

Antonyms

  • fruitless
  • whiteberry