blueberry

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

noun

plural

blueberries 

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 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of blueberry¹

First recorded in 1700–10; blue + berry

Example Sentences

Zimbabwe is Africa's biggest producer of tobacco but some farmers believe the country's long-term future could lie in a very different crop - blueberries.

From BBC

L.A. is a city filled with incredible pancake options, whether you prefer yours with a base of buttermilk or cornmeal, filled with blueberries or bananas, or topped with whipped cream.

From Los Angeles Times

Minguela helped take orders of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, before heading out to make deliveries around 8 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

After all these years, he’s still planning ahead, and there will be more stair climbs and more opportunities for blueberry pie.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s a kooky chef whose signature seasoning is a mix of powdered anchovy and blueberry.

From Los Angeles Times