blueberry
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbɫuˌbɛɹi// UK //blˈuːbɛɹi// blue·ber·ry
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.
I like to put a fresh blueberry on top of my yogurt.
The recipe calls for a cup of frozen blueberries, but fresh ones work better if they are in season.
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, the blueberry has transitioned from a wild-foraged seasonal treat to a staple of the global health-food market.
From blue + berry.
Usage
Commonly used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'blueberry muffin' or 'blueberry pie'.