cranberry

noun cran·ber·ry \ ˈkran-ˌber-ē , -ˌbe-rē , -b(ə-)rē \

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Definition of cranberry

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

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Recent Examples of cranberry from the Web

Even the mini bar comes with suggested cocktail recipes like the Brunkopolitan (Absolut vodka, cranberry juice and Cointreau).

— New York Times, "In Stockholm, a Hotel That’s Solid and Social," 28 Apr. 2018
While the research on cranberry juice curing infections is inconsistent, this added measure can't hurt. 6.

— caroline picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Prevent Annoying (and Painful) UTIs," 6 Mar. 2018
Like cranberries, blueberries thrive in acidic soils, which the Pinelands have in abundance.

— rachel wharton, New York Times, "In the Shadow of the Blueberry Titans, Smaller Growers Thrive," 2 July 2018
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the cranberries (if using) over the top of the warm granola.

— blake bakkila, Health.com, "3 Easy Summer Campfire Recipes Your Entire Family Will Enjoy," 22 June 2018
While a charge on juices will go into effect, duties on prepared or preserved cranberries, representing about two-thirds of what the state sends to the EU, would be delayed until 2021.

— andrew mayeda, chicagotribune.com, "Across U.S., wary businesses gird for a Trump trade war," 18 June 2018
In a large salad bowl, toss turkey, pecans, cranberries, and greens with balsamic dressing.

— barbara chernetz, Redbook, "Leftover Turkey? Make This Sweet & Crunchy Salad," 23 Nov. 2012
This colorful and refreshing punch is a classic inspired by the abundance of cranberries in Massachusetts.

— The Courier-Journal, "Make an easy, breezy summer cocktail for a crowd and get back to the party," 25 June 2018
Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore The hotel’s Explorers Restaurant will be offering a special drink, the Liberty for All, combining vodka, run, tequila and grenadine, plus cranberry, pineapple and orange juices.

— chris kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Where to find the best view of Baltimore's Fourth of July fireworks," 25 June 2018

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