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 hat would activate a blueberry-sized device implanted in your skull that sends a pulse of electricity into your brain. —O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026

Any add-ins, like blueberries or chocolate chips, will caramelize against the heat of the skillet, boosting your pancakes with extra flavor and depth. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

The shop serves up fancy offerings like maple bacon, blueberry pancake or s’mores donuts or more traditional stylings like glazed or powdered sugar donuts. —Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026

Read on to learn exactly how to freeze fresh blueberries to preserve their sweet-tart flavor and antioxidants to enjoy for months to come. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 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