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

In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the frozen blueberries in 1 cup of water until the blueberries are cooked down, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. —CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

For a bright, uplifting boost When your mood starts dipping, vitamin C–rich foods like oranges, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, and grapefruit can give you a natural lift. —Essence, 19 Nov. 2025

In July, pick your own blueberries at Berry Hill Farm, and gather your own sunflower and dahlia bouquets at Walt’s Farm in August and September. —Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025

So while pomegranates may have more antioxidants overall in a test tube, blueberries may offer antioxidants that are more accessible and beneficial in everyday eating. —Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 14 Nov. 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