sauerkraut

noun

sau·​er·​kraut ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t How to pronounce sauerkraut (audio)
: cabbage cut fine and fermented in a brine made of its own juice with salt

Examples of sauerkraut in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

German, from sauer sour + Kraut greens

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sauerkraut was in 1617

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“Sauerkraut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sauerkraut. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sauerkraut

noun
sau·​er·​kraut ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t How to pronounce sauerkraut (audio)
: finely cut cabbage fermented in brine
Etymology

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

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