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

That might not sound like much of a difference, but an atom is 100,000 times bigger than its nucleus, comparable to a blueberry sitting in the middle of a football stadium. —Michael Irving, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2024

So, make some space in your yard for strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, currants, or raspberries. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024

The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2024

One of our testers noted that the blueberry flavor was slightly dominant over the almond but still tasty. —Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024

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