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

When we were first getting settled at the café, Kelly walked over with a blueberry muffin and a large cup of ice water. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Add vinaigrette, 1 cup blueberries, and half of almonds, and toss to coat evenly. — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Unusual freezes in Florida in early 2026, for example, hit a variety of crops – including citrus, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes and sweet corn – leading to yield losses and higher prices. — Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Moderate consumption of certain fruit juices (tart cherry, cranberry, and blueberry) may offer benefits, but fruit juice should not replace whole fruits in your diet. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing blueberry

• alpine blueberry
• bog blueberry
• highbush blueberry

Rhymes for blueberry

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry
• equerry

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