blueberry

noun

blue·​ber·​ry ˈblü-ˌber-ē 

-ˌbe-rē,

-b(ə-)rē

: the edible blue or blackish berry of any of several North American plants (genus Vaccinium) of the heath family

also : a low or tall shrub producing these berries

Examples of blueberry in a Sentence

a pie made with blueberries

Recent Examples on the Web

Your Cream Cheese Frosting Is Missing These 2 Ingredients, Ina Garten Says The sheet cake, decorated with fresh blueberries and raspberries, is the perfect dessert to bring to a picnic, backyard barbecue, or lakefront gathering. —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2024

The festive nature comes from its flag design made with piped frosting, blueberries and raspberries. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024

Flavors will include strawberry, blueberry and orange. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2024

Château Pontet-Canet ($91) The vivid aroma of peonies and exceptionally pure, deep, savory flavors of blueberry fruit, mint and fennel really stand out. —Elin McCoy, Fortune Europe, 11 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing blueberry

• alpine blueberry
• bog blueberry
• highbush blueberry

Kids Definition

blueberry

noun

blue·​ber·​ry -ˌber-ē 

-b(ə-)rē

: the edible blue or blackish small-seeded berry of any of several plants of the heath family

also : a low or tall shrub producing these berries compare huckleberry sense 1