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 Fields South Haven, Michigan Chic tents set among blueberry fields come with pillow-top beds, wood stoves and perks like bicycle rentals and family-style Supper Club Dinners. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

Dozens of farmers — including dairy farmers and blueberry, apple and peach growers — and lobbying powerhouses like the American Farm Bureau Federation took to Washington this month to advocate for their labor needs. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 July 2026

Cyclosporiasis has typically been found in parsley, cilantro, snow peas, mesclun lettuce, spinach, salad mixes, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The ceremonial matcha has even more flavors, including strawberry, coconut, vanilla and blueberry. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 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