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

Other natural pH indicators include turmeric, beetroot and blueberries. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

Resveratrol Resveratrol is a compound found naturally in grapes and blueberries. —Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 28 Jan. 2025

His 2021 Petite Sirah is inky purple in color with aromas of cassis, dark chocolate, and blueberry. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025

They will be buried together in their garden at home, among the kumquat tree and blueberry bushes, the white azaleas and roses, and the pollinator plants. —Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing blueberry

• alpine blueberry
• bog blueberry
• highbush blueberry

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