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

Enter sweet and juicy blueberries for taking pancakes to the next level. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 May 2026

Cranberries and blueberries are both nutritious fruits that pack a powerful health punch with different benefits. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026

More-Berries-Than-Batter Blueberry Muffins Blueberry muffins are in fact light, airy cupcakes that, because of the absence of frosting and the presence of blueberries, are offered for breakfast. —Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

Ehsani suggests teaming an apple with almond butter, a pear with peanut butter, walnuts and raspberries, or pumpkin seeds and blueberries for energy-fueling snacks. —Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 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