English Reference
Noun

blueberry

n. countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈbɫuˌbɛɹi/ UK /blˈuːbɛɹi/ blue·ber·ry UK spelling blueberries, blueberry's

n.a small, round, blue or purple fruit that grows on a bush. It is sweet and often used in muffins or pancakes.

n.a small, edible, glaucous-blue berry produced by various species of the genus Vaccinium. Used in the singular for individual fruits and in the plural or as a quantity in culinary contexts.


SIMPLE

I like to put a fresh blueberry on top of my yogurt.

CONTEXTUAL

The recipe calls for a cup of frozen blueberries, but fresh ones work better if they are in season.

COMPLEX

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, the blueberry has transitioned from a wild-foraged seasonal treat to a staple of the global health-food market.

Usage

Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'blueberry muffin' or 'blueberry pie'.


From blue + berry.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level A2 · Elementary
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