Meaning & Definition of word "Blueberry"

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    Blueberry

    /ˈbluːˌbɛri/

    noun:

    • 1. A small, round, edible fruit that is typically blue or purple in color and grows on low bushes.
      • Example: She picked fresh blueberries from the bush in her backyard.
    • 2. The plant that bears blueberries, belonging to the genus Vaccinium.
      • Example: We planted a blueberry bush in our garden to enjoy home-grown fruit.
    • 3. A color that resembles the color of blueberry fruit.
      • Example: 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 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.