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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Ever since my colleague started showing up at the office with a little jar of kefir, blueberries, and homemade granola, I’ve been intrigued by her breakfast. Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025 Berries Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are all loaded with antioxidants, like vitamin C, that protect cells from damage. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025 Daniel: But not all specialist bees rely on plants as common or healthy as a blueberry. Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025 The result is a 115-proof whiskey (57.5 percent ABV) that, according to the official tasting notes, has flavors like dark chocolate, blueberries, orange peel, mandarins, toasted walnuts, hazelnuts, and vanilla bean on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blueberry

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blueberry was in 1594

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“Blueberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blueberry. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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