huckleberry

noun

huck·​le·​ber·​ry ˈhə-kəl-ˌber-ē 

1

: any of two genera (Gaylussacia or Vaccinium) of American shrubs of the heath family

also : the edible dark blue to black usually acid berry (especially of G. baccata) with 10 nutlets

2

: blueberry

Examples of huckleberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From buffet-style breakfasts featuring Montana huckleberry pancakes to elegant three- to five-course dinners created by gourmet chefs, the dining experience brings guests together to share stories of their daily adventures. —Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Blueberries are a type of fruit that belongs to the Ericaceae plant family – a family which also includes huckleberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and more than 4,000 species of flowering plants. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024

For bigger views and an abundance of color, the 5.5-mile Skyline Trail has long-range vistas of the area’s most famous volcanoes, Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams, while also passing through expansive stretches of huckleberry and vine maple, which are turning red and orange. —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024

Wyld offers traditional flavors like raspberry and strawberry and less-common huckleberry and marionberry. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of hurtleberry huckleberry

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

huckleberry

noun

huck·​le·​ber·​ry ˈhək-əl-ˌber-ē 

1

: an American shrub related to the blueberry

also : its edible dark blue to black usually acid berry

2

: blueberry