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blueberries

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈbɫuˌbɛɹiz// UK //blˈuːbɛɹɪz// blue·ber·ries

n. small, round, dark blue fruits that grow on bushes and are sweet to eat. You often find them in muffins, pancakes, or fruit salads.

n. small, round, edible berries of the genus Vaccinium, characterized by their deep blue or purple skin and sweet-tart flavor. Often used as a collective plural when referring to the fruit as a food item.


SIMPLE

I like to put fresh blueberries on my cereal every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The recipe calls for two cups of fresh blueberries, but you can use frozen ones if they are out of season.

COMPLEX

Wild blueberries are typically smaller and more intensely flavored than the cultivated varieties found in most supermarkets, making them highly prized for artisanal baking and preserves.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural form when referring to the fruit in general or as an ingredient.

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