blueberry

noun

blue·​ber·​ry ˈblü-ˌber-ē How to pronounce blueberry (audio)
-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
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For the fruity touch, the artist anchored the light blue with a cluster of blueberries at the base. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Washing blueberries removes dirt and toxins that may cling to the fruit during handling and transporting from farm to store. — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 Keep in mind that coffee has a slightly acidic pH and works best on acid-loving plants, such as blueberries, azaleas, and certain succulents. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 Feel free to substitute the raspberries for strawberries or blueberries. — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blueberry

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blueberry was in 1594

Phrases Containing blueberry

Rhymes for blueberry

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“Blueberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blueberry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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blueberry

noun
blue·​ber·​ry -ˌber-ē How to pronounce blueberry (audio)
-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

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