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
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Celebrate the cranberries and citrus that are in season or lean into the chocolate desserts that pair perfectly with a glass of champagne and fireworks.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
For 40 years Olson trucked his 18,000 honeybee colonies between California and Washington, moving among farms and orchards where their job was to pollinate everything from almonds to tree fruits, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, carrots, radishes, onions, canola and alfalfa.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
This enticing wine is a blend of 95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with 5 percent Petite Sirah added and is ruby garnet in the glass, with aromas of cassis, cranberry, and blackberry and flavors of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and brown baking spices.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Lovely aromas of cranberry, black cherry, red plum and violets.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Tart cranberries and citrusy lemon peel add a subtle tangy kick.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
The refreshing Rudolph 74, for example, includes gin, cran-rosemary simple syrup, lemon, cava and cranberries and is garnished with a rosemary sprig.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
Soft and juicy mid palate flavors of cranberries, red plumbs and some cumin on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
This fall ambrosia of sweet and tangy flavors blends cranberries, apple, lemon, honey, brown sugar, and bourbon.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
For 40 years Olson trucked his 18,000 honeybee colonies between California and Washington, moving among farms and orchards where their job was to pollinate everything from almonds to tree fruits, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, carrots, radishes, onions, canola and alfalfa.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
This enticing wine is a blend of 95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with 5 percent Petite Sirah added and is ruby garnet in the glass, with aromas of cassis, cranberry, and blackberry and flavors of ripe black fruits, dark chocolate, and brown baking spices.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Lovely aromas of cranberry, black cherry, red plum and violets.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Tart cranberries and citrusy lemon peel add a subtle tangy kick.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
The refreshing Rudolph 74, for example, includes gin, cran-rosemary simple syrup, lemon, cava and cranberries and is garnished with a rosemary sprig.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
Soft and juicy mid palate flavors of cranberries, red plumbs and some cumin on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
This fall ambrosia of sweet and tangy flavors blends cranberries, apple, lemon, honey, brown sugar, and bourbon.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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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
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