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 Blueberry Ghost Burger – habanero ghost pepper Monterey jack, onion rings, homemade blueberry marmalade on a potato bun – is not your grandmother’s diner fare. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026

Yes, blueberries are great, but the key isn’t loading up on a single fruit. —Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026

Its calendar lists events including school field trips and u-pick citrus and blueberry seasons. —Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026

Combined with blueberries and raspberries, the combination can provide additional antioxidants and fiber. —Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 4 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