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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Flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and blueberry are supported by sturdy, yet silky tannins and the finish goes on for what seems like days. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Even a blueberry muffin, with the fiber, antioxidants and other good stuff that comes from blueberries, usually has more fat, sugar and calories than a slice of blueberry pie. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 Frozen blueberries sold at Publix were originally recalled, and then the recall expanded to include frozen berries sold at Walmart, The Charlotte Observer previously reported. — Eva Flowe october 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 An autopsy report showed that Jacqueline only had a single blueberry in her stomach at the time of her death. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 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

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“Blueberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blueberry. Accessed 14 Oct. 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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