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

Its arrival coincided with National Blueberry Month, an official designation marking the peak of blueberry harvesting season, CharlotteFive previously reported. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

Basil Fruit Salad with Cottage Cheese Made with cucumbers, blueberries, and peaches dressed in a light orange vinaigrette, this salad is a sleeper hit. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Many small fruits, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries, are also commonly available in bare-root form. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

My countertop bowls have strawberries and blueberries on them. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 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