sauerkraut

noun

sau·​er·​kraut ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t 

: cabbage cut fine and fermented in a brine made of its own juice with salt

Examples of sauerkraut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Immigrants from the Germanic and Eastern European countries who came to this country in the mid- to late-1800s brought with them the delicatessen staples of frankfurters, sauerkraut, pickles and cold cuts like pastrami and corned beef. —Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 22 June 2025

Her Instagram page shows bright bowls of tofu scrambles with heirloom tomatoes, avocado and beet sauerkraut. —Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025

One study found that consuming more sauerkraut significantly lowered breast cancer risk in certain populations.28 9. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025

German food will be sold ranging from bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels and sauerkraut to black forest cherry cake. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

German, from sauer sour + Kraut greens

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sauerkraut

• roundabout
• runabout
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout

Kids Definition

sauerkraut

noun

sau·​er·​kraut ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t 

: finely cut cabbage fermented in brine

Etymology

German, from sauer "sour" + Kraut "greens"