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

Try a blueberry bourbon lemonade or a raspberry gin fizz. —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

Even after Dad couldn't remember the name of his usual breakfast order, the waitresses remembered for him -- a waffle with blueberry topping. —Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025

The new packs feature the classic blueberry grape fruit snack, alongside a new sour blue raspberry flavor inspired by the latest candy trends on social media, the brand said. —Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025

The highest intakes of red wine, blueberries, apples, strawberries, and oranges/orange juice were associated with 4% to 14% lower risk of physical impairment compared with the lowest intakes. —Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 May 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