blueberry

[ bloo-ber-ee, -buh-ree ]

noun

, plural blue·ber·ries.

1. the edible, usually bluish berry of various shrubs belonging to the genus Vaccinium, of the heath family.
2. any of these shrubs.

blueberry

/ -brɪ; ˈbluːbərɪ /

noun

1. Also calledhuckleberry any of several North American ericaceous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium , such as V. pennsylvanicum , that have blue-black edible berries with tiny seeds See also bilberry
2. 1. the fruit of any of these plants
   2. ( as modifier )

      blueberry pie

Word History and Origins

Origin of blueberry¹

First recorded in 1700–10; blue + berry

Example Sentences

The Swedish checklist recommends potatoes, cabbage, carrots and eggs along with tins of bolognese sauce and prepared blueberry and rosehip soup.

From BBC

Catechins are also found in apples, blueberries and strawberries.

From Salon

Local elementary schools serve their students Ohtani-themed lunches, including menu items like toast with “Dodgers 17” scribbled in blueberry jam.

From Los Angeles Times

She tells him in the first season that washing her soccer jersey when it's dirty or serving her blueberries isn't enough to mend what's been broken.

From Salon

“I added a whole lot more blueberries to this cake, and cherries were very subtle,” the baker stated.

From Salon