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

Aged in neutral French oak for about 30 months, this Pinot Gris comes out tasting almost like a tea with beautiful fruit flavors that layer in, like blueberry and cranberry. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

With this cleaning method, she’s been able to remove red wine, grease, blood, tar, cranberry juice, mashed strawberries, and coffee from all types of carpet, area rugs, and even upholstery. —Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025

Strain into glass and garnish with sugared rosemary and cranberries. —Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024

Each package includes ham, coffee cake and several holiday sides including stuffing and cranberry sauce. —Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 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