blueberry

noun

blue·​ber·​ry ˈblü-ˌber-ē How to pronounce blueberry (audio)
-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
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The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite. Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 Next, layer in fresh blueberries and a homemade blueberry sauce. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025 Your family or guests will enjoy the fragrant spices, nutty flavor and slightly chewy texture of the sweet treat, but the purple color, which is similar to that of blueberries, will be the real conversation starter. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 25 Oct. 2025 Try topping your oatmeal with blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blueberry

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blueberry was in 1594

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“Blueberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blueberry. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

blueberry

noun
blue·​ber·​ry -ˌber-ē How to pronounce blueberry (audio)
-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

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