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

After that, bees are needed to pollinate other fruits, including blueberries, cherries, cranberries and apples. —Amy Feldman, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2025

In a large bowl, mix together oats, almonds, hemp seeds, raisins or cranberries, and coconut. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025

Beauty wise, Seyfried opted for minimalism with a focus on mascara, a touch of blush, and a soft cranberry. —Marissa Muller, WWD, 19 Jan. 2025

Cooking cranberries into muffins or breads, sauces, side dish casseroles, pancakes, or pies. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025

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