cranberry

noun

cran·​ber·​ry ˈkran-ˌber-ē 

-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

Stuffing: Rye Whiskey’s Savory Edge Stuffing varies widely in flavors, from sage and thyme to meaty sausage or even fruits like apples and cranberries. —Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Consider pulp-free fruit juices, like 100% apple or cranberry juice, to help the liquid go down easier, or citrus juices to help boost immunity.9 8. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024

The Detroit-style pie is covered in mozzarella and cheddar cheese and then topped with turkey, gravy, green beans, cranberries and crispy onions. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024

Instead of whole cranberries, the publication would have preferred a cranberry drizzle. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2024

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

Phrases Containing cranberry

• cranberry bush
• highbush cranberry
• mountain cranberry

Kids Definition

cranberry

noun

cran·​ber·​ry ˈkran-ˌber-ē 

-b(ə-)rē

: the bright red sour berry of any of several trailing plants related to the blueberry

also : a plant producing these