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

From the fresh blueberries folded into the lemony batter to the blueberries that are puréed and mixed into the fluffy frosting, this sheet cake is full of delicious fruity flavors. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026

The lush land in and around the farm was known for its flora − summersweet, viburnim, blueberries and milkweed. —Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

The lemonade flavor is refreshingly tart, while the blueberry flavor adds a bit of sweetness. —Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026

The blueberry jam would have been better on some yogurt or in porridge. —Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 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