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

Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator and pile the blueberry filling in the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

For a quintessential Maine experience, order a bowl of New England clam chowder, steamed mussels, and a whole lobster, then cap it off with a slice of blueberry pie. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Spoon blueberry pie filling evenly over cream cheese layer, spreading gently to cover. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Organic blueberries don’t have significantly more nutrients than conventional ones, but some people prefer them for environmental reasons. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 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