blue·point
ˈblü-ˌpȯint 
: a small oyster (Crassostrea virginica) typically from the south shore of Long Island
of a domestic cat
: having a bluish-cream body coat with dark gray points
blue point
noun
Examples of bluepoint in a Sentence
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Nikita Richardson, Bon Appetit, 19 Oct. 2017
Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The initial Birds Eye line featured 26 items, including 18 cuts of frozen meat, spinach and peas, a variety of fruits and berries, blue point oysters and fish fillets.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2023
Leyland cypress and blue point juniper are good choices for small landscape trees.
—ExpressNews.com, 26 Nov. 2020
Tree varieties that fit the dual role include Arizona cypress, Aleppo pine, Deodora cedar, Japanese black pine, Italian stone pine and blue point juniper.
—Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 28 Nov. 2019
Mounds of ice-cold blue points and six other varieties of oysters sit stacked up front, calling your name.
—Michael Hiller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2019
There are a plethora of patterns and colors, from a lattice to red, white, and blue pointed stars.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 June 2018
The new menu includes dishes such as Florida grouper, snapper, Spanish mackerel and blue point oysters, as well as steaks made with Seminole Pride beef.
—Kyle Arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Mar. 2018
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Noun
Ever watch an oyster shucker at a restaurant work through a dozen Beausoleils or bluepoints?
—Nikita Richardson, Bon Appetit, 19 Oct. 2017
Adjective
The other major perk is their amazing seafood deals, like $5 stone crabs (when in season from May to October), $2 blue point oysters and 20% off drinks.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
The initial Birds Eye line featured 26 items, including 18 cuts of frozen meat, spinach and peas, a variety of fruits and berries, blue point oysters and fish fillets.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2023
Leyland cypress and blue point juniper are good choices for small landscape trees.
—ExpressNews.com, 26 Nov. 2020
Tree varieties that fit the dual role include Arizona cypress, Aleppo pine, Deodora cedar, Japanese black pine, Italian stone pine and blue point juniper.
—Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 28 Nov. 2019
Mounds of ice-cold blue points and six other varieties of oysters sit stacked up front, calling your name.
—Michael Hiller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2019
There are a plethora of patterns and colors, from a lattice to red, white, and blue pointed stars.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 June 2018
The new menu includes dishes such as Florida grouper, snapper, Spanish mackerel and blue point oysters, as well as steaks made with Seminole Pride beef.
—Kyle Arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Mar. 2018
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“Bluepoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluepoint. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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