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

Although blueberries are self-fertile, planting multiple cultivars that bloom at the same time will lead to larger berries and a higher yield. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026

Best Brunch Muffins This classic blueberry recipe from our archives is loved by readers. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026

Pinterest in August found that searches on its platform for banana latte syrup skyrocketed 916%; blueberry coffee rose 384%; and marshmallow cold foam increased 250%. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

This is an expansion of a recall initiated in July by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur for Publix frozen blueberries and mixed berries. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 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