blueberry
noun
blue·ber·ry
| \ ˈblü-ˌber-ē
, -ˌbe-rē, -b(ə-)rē\
, -ˌbe-rē, -b(ə-)rē\
Definition of blueberry
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
No, blueberries aren't getting sucked into some strange breakfast food riptide, nor are your ingredients haunted. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "Let's Talk About the Physics of Pancakes," 3 Sep. 2019 Besides uprooting blueberry plants, hurricane winds can also cause defoliation. — Martin E. Comas, orlandosentinel.com, "Hurricane Dorian: Florida farmers and growers recovering from recent storms worried. ‘We’re getting very tired of it’," 30 Aug. 2019 At the iconic Talkeetna Spinach Bread Airstream food truck on the Purple Trail, attendees can enjoy a blueberry-rhubarb crisp made from local fruits and veggies. — Samantha Davenport, Anchorage Daily News, "‘Umiak,’ ‘quesa-deer-a’ and fresh oysters: How Alaskans put their own spin on state fair food," 29 Aug. 2019 From mixologist David Cappaert’s excellent cocktail list, try the Michigan Mule, crafted with blueberry vodka, ginger beer and blackberry-lime simple syrup. — Layla Khoury-hanold, chicagotribune.com, "Fresh Marquette: Outdoor sports haven in Michigan’s U.P. serves up booming culinary scene," 28 Aug. 2019 Gluten-free Fairgoers also can try the Grilled Sota Sandwich (cinnamon nut butter and Minnesota blueberry marmalade served warm on gluten-free Irish soda bread). 3. — Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, "Today at the Fair: Tuesday, Aug. 27: Military Appreciation Day," 27 Aug. 2019 With e-cigarettes, people can vape — or smoke — nicotine products, selecting flavorings like mint, mango, blueberry crème brûlée or cookies and milk. — NBC News, "Mysterious vaping lung injuries may have flown under regulatory radar," 27 Aug. 2019 Also adding to the allure and the wait: unique flavors, which include vegetarian options like vegan orange duck and vegan chili cheese beef; barbecue salmon; lemon pepper shrimp; and even weirder options including blueberry lamb with blue cheese. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, "Four Hours: Celebrating African American culture in Leimert Park," 23 Aug. 2019 Cafe 222 will offer its crunchy blueberry cornbread waffle and the pumpkin waffle. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "The Dish: Where to celebrate National Waffle Day in San Diego," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'blueberry.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for blueberry
blueberry
noun
English Language Learners Definition of blueberry
: a small round fruit with blue, purple, or blackish skin
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blueberry
noun
blue·ber·ry
| \ ˈblü-ˌber-ē
\
\
plural blueberries
Kids Definition of blueberry
: a sweet blue or blackish berry that grows on a bush and has many small soft seeds
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