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

The scent also comes in pistachio, strawberry, rosewater, blueberry and passionfruit. —Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026

Chef Zuri said Gunnar Henderson favors the blueberry-and-white-chocolate-chip pancakes. —Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026

The pancakes were fluffy on the inside and lacy at the edges, topped with a generous dollop of Meyer lemon curd and a handful of gloriously plump blueberries. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

In other words, maybe skip the fat‑free blueberry yogurt. —Outside, 24 Mar. 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