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

Research shows that the antioxidants found in blueberries can help reduce inflammation, improve your brain health and lead to more positive health outcomes. —Renée Onque, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025

Its Taste of Michigan gift set ($90) includes 375-milliliter bottles of Fustini’s Traverse City cherry balsamic, west Michigan blueberry balsamic, Michigan apple balsamic and basil olive oil plus ideas on how to use them. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025

However, blueberries peak closer to an hour after intake, and citrus fruits can take five to seven hours, Rendeiro added. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025

As with fruit in general, blueberries are relatively high in sugar, about 14 grams in one cup, but Ligos says this shouldn’t be a concern. —Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025

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