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

The top of that grocery list are high fiber foods like blueberries, avocados, seeds and nuts, leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables. —Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026

Growing blueberries indoors can be challenging, says Lindsey Chastain, founder and CEO of The Waddle and Cluck. —Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026

Among her most popular dishes are toasted pecan waffles served a la mode and stuffed blueberry French toast. —Michelle Polizzi, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026

Use blueberries fresh from the farmers' market for this timeless and simple cornmeal cake. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 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