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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Soft and juicy mid palate flavors of cranberries, red plumbs and some cumin on the finish.
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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
Bright, medium-deep purple; aromas of black currant, violets, black plum and a hint of cranberry.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Canned cranberry sauce that only one aunt eats, check.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Stir in the carrots, nuts and cranberries until just blended.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
Try this recipe with other sweet and tart Christmas flavors like cranberry.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
Garnish with orange slices, cranberries or cinnamon sticks.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
The list included: the Turner Her into a Mrs, a vodka cranberry with a twist of lime; the Birthday Suit, a spicy margarita; The Final Rose; an old fashioned; and the One Headlight, a Prosecco and elderflower cocktail.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
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
Bright, medium-deep purple; aromas of black currant, violets, black plum and a hint of cranberry.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Canned cranberry sauce that only one aunt eats, check.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Stir in the carrots, nuts and cranberries until just blended.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
Try this recipe with other sweet and tart Christmas flavors like cranberry.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
Garnish with orange slices, cranberries or cinnamon sticks.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024
The list included: the Turner Her into a Mrs, a vodka cranberry with a twist of lime; the Birthday Suit, a spicy margarita; The Final Rose; an old fashioned; and the One Headlight, a Prosecco and elderflower cocktail.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 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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