Meaning & Definition of Blueberry in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small, sweet edible fruit that is blue or purple in color, produced by the blueberry plant.

  Example Sentence: I picked a basket full of blueberries from the bushes.

• Definition: The plant (Vaccinium corymbosum) that produces these small fruits.

  Example Sentence: Blueberries grow well in acidic soil.

Etymology

Origin: From the compound words 'blue' and 'berry'. The term has been used since the early 19th century.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• blueberry muffin: A type of muffin that contains blueberries.
• blueberry pie: A pie made with blueberries.
• blueberry bush: A bush that produces blueberries.

Translations

• Spanish: arándano

• French: myrtille

• German: Heidelbeere

• Russian: черника

Related Words

• berry: A small, juicy fruit, typically seedless or with small seeds.

• fruit: The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed.

Slang Meanings of blueberry

• Meaning: A code word for something cool or trendy.

  Example Sentence: That new car is totally blueberry!

• Meaning: Refers to someone who is feeling down or sad.

  Example Sentence: She's feeling a bit blueberry today.