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
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Wild blueberries are a cherished crop in Maine, ripening at the height of summer.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Keep in mind that coffee has a slightly acidic pH and works best on acid-loving plants, such as blueberries, azaleas, and certain succulents.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
The decadent lemon and ricotta pancakes, served with lemon curd, blueberries, and maple syrup, dispel any notion of low-calorie-only food here.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
The vanilla was the best, with a toasty, rounded flavor, raspberry was jammy and fine, and blueberry was a minor abomination, reminiscent of the warm pool of flavor syrup at the bottom of your snowcone.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Keep in mind that coffee has a slightly acidic pH and works best on acid-loving plants, such as blueberries, azaleas, and certain succulents.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
The decadent lemon and ricotta pancakes, served with lemon curd, blueberries, and maple syrup, dispel any notion of low-calorie-only food here.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
The vanilla was the best, with a toasty, rounded flavor, raspberry was jammy and fine, and blueberry was a minor abomination, reminiscent of the warm pool of flavor syrup at the bottom of your snowcone.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for blueberry
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“Blueberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blueberry. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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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
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