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

Initially released in four flavors (strawberry, blueberry, brown sugar/cinnamon and apple currant), Pop-Tarts were an instant hit and have since become a staple in American breakfast culture. —Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025

In some regards, the deal Mendoza had struck with a blueberry farmer named Charles King was typical. —ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025

Non-coffee drinkers can opt for the blueberry matcha latte, which goes beautifully with one of the oversized blueberry muffins. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025

Mandarins, apples, strawberries and blueberries. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 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