bluepoint
1 of 2noun
blue·point ˈblü-ˌpȯint 
: a small oyster (Crassostrea virginica) typically from the south shore of Long Island
blue point
2 of 2adjective
ˈblü-ˌpȯint
of a domestic cat
: having a bluish-cream body coat with dark gray points
blue point noun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Nikita Richardson, Bon Appetit, 19 Oct. 2017 ExpressNews.com, 26 Nov. 2020 Tree varieties that fit the dual role include Arizona cypress, Aleppo pine, Deodora cedar, Japanese black pine, Italian stone pine and blue point juniper. Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 28 Nov. 2019 Mounds of ice-cold blue points and six other varieties of oysters sit stacked up front, calling your name. Michael Hiller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2019 There are a plethora of patterns and colors, from a lattice to red, white, and blue pointed stars. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 June 2018 The new menu includes dishes such as Florida grouper, snapper, Spanish mackerel and blue point oysters, as well as steaks made with Seminole Pride beef. Kyle Arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Mar. 2018 See More
Noun
Ever watch an oyster shucker at a restaurant work through a dozen Beausoleils or bluepoints? Nikita Richardson, Bon Appetit, 19 Oct. 2017 Adjective
Leyland cypress and blue point juniper are good choices for small landscape trees. ExpressNews.com, 26 Nov. 2020 Tree varieties that fit the dual role include Arizona cypress, Aleppo pine, Deodora cedar, Japanese black pine, Italian stone pine and blue point juniper. Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 28 Nov. 2019 Mounds of ice-cold blue points and six other varieties of oysters sit stacked up front, calling your name. Michael Hiller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2019 There are a plethora of patterns and colors, from a lattice to red, white, and blue pointed stars. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 June 2018 The new menu includes dishes such as Florida grouper, snapper, Spanish mackerel and blue point oysters, as well as steaks made with Seminole Pride beef. Kyle Arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 Mar. 2018 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Blue Point, Long Island, New York
First Known Use
Noun
1789, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1935, in the meaning defined above