cranberry

noun

cran·​ber·​ry ˈkran-ˌber-ē How to pronounce cranberry (audio)
-ˌbe-rē,
-b(ə-)rē
1
: the red acid berry produced by some plants (such as Vaccinium oxycoccos and V. macrocarpon) of the heath family
also : a plant producing these
2
: any of various plants with a fruit that resembles a cranberry
3
: a dark red

Examples of cranberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Stir in the carrots, nuts and cranberries until just blended. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Try this recipe with other sweet and tart Christmas flavors like cranberry. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 Garnish with orange slices, cranberries or cinnamon sticks. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024 The list included: the Turner Her into a Mrs, a vodka cranberry with a twist of lime; the Birthday Suit, a spicy margarita; The Final Rose; an old fashioned; and the One Headlight, a Prosecco and elderflower cocktail. Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024 Gorgeous acidity and elegant tannins support flavors of raspberry, cranberry, dark chocolate, olive paste, crumbled sage, anisette, and a touch of rose petal. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 Lovely aromas of cranberry, black plum, cassis and black thorn. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Cook about 10 minutes, until all the cranberries are soft. Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 In the same clip, Umansky also showed off mashed potatoes, peas, cranberries, freshly baked cookies — and more turkey. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

partial translation of Low German kraanbere, from kraan crane + bere berry

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cranberry was in 1647

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“Cranberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cranberry. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cranberry

noun
cran·​ber·​ry ˈkran-ˌber-ē How to pronounce cranberry (audio)
-b(ə-)rē
: the bright red sour berry of any of several trailing plants related to the blueberry
also : a plant producing these

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