blueberry

American  

[bloo-ber-ee, -buh-ree] / ˈbluˌbɛr i, -bə ri /

noun

blueberries plural

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

2. any of these shrubs.

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blueberry British  

/ -brɪ, ˈbluːbərɪ /

noun

1. Also called: huckleberry.  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

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Etymology

Origin of blueberry

First recorded in 1700–10; blue + berry

Example Sentences

They include the Blueberry Matcha, White Chocolate Matcha and Golden Matcha, which touts turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and oat milk.

From Salon • May 9, 2025

Other opponents include various state and family-run groups including the California Blueberry Assn., the California Strawberry Commission and the Olive Growers Council of California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2024

Blueberry bushes have beautiful fall foliage color, and some do well in containers.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

In a series of studies that took years to complete, Dr. Strik found that changing those practices could improve harvests, according to a 2021 profile on the Oregon Blueberry Commission’s website.

From New York Times • May 12, 2023

So Barry kept singing—“The moon stood still...on Blueberry Hill”—until Cruz put his head on Barry’s knee and closed his eyes.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis