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

Give me a Boston Cream, a blueberry donut, a glazed donut, and leave me alone. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Also struggling are Connie’s butterflies filled with blueberries and frangipane. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Today’s recipe This recipe was inspired by the blueberry breakfast bread at Sonoma County’s Sea Ranch Lodge. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Some studies have found that regularly eating blueberries may help improve blood pressure and support healthy blood vessel function, both of which are important for heart health. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 5 Nov. 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