Blueberry

/ˈbluːˌbɛri/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A small, round, edible fruit that is typically blue or purple in color and grows on low bushes.
She picked fresh blueberries from the bush in her backyard.
The plant that bears blueberries, belonging to the genus Vaccinium.
We planted a blueberry bush in our garden to enjoy home-grown fruit.
A color that resembles the color of blueberry fruit.
The walls of the room were painted a soft blueberry hue.

Etymology

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

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.

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

A code word for something cool or trendy.
That new car is totally blueberry!
Refers to someone who is feeling down or sad.
She's feeling a bit blueberry today.