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

Greek Yogurt with Berries Greek yogurt paired with a handful of fresh berries, like blueberries or raspberries, is a nutrient-dense treat. —Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 20 Feb. 2026

From avocados to blueberries and mangoes, many fruits and veggies saw measurable price increases. —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026

Ribs cooked in the Rib Shack’s original pit are mopped in sauces that range from blueberry barbecue with pickled watermelon rinds to sweet tea bourbon. —Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

In particular, wild blueberries contain soluble fiber, a type of fiber that forms a gel-like consistency in water, which can help aid in digestion. —Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 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