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
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In a pitcher, combine the rosé, cranberry juice, lime juice and agave.
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The flavors were both sweet and tart, more cranberry than raspberry and fresh.
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Saffron Fields Vineyard 2014 Heritage Clones pinot noir, Yamhill-Carlton, $50: A classic Oregon pinot noir, thanks to aromas of cranberry, raspberry and potting soil.
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But with its higher ingredient count, the structure ends up looking much more complicated than, say, the cranberry.
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Origin and Etymology of cranberry
partial translation of Low German kraanbere, from kraan crane + bere berry
First Known Use: 1647
CRANBERRY Defined for English Language Learners
cranberry
playDefinition of cranberry for English Language Learners
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: a small, dark red berry or the plant that produces it
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: a dark red color
CRANBERRY Defined for Kids
cranberry
playDefinition of cranberry for Students
cranberries
: a sour bright red berry that is eaten in sauces and jelly and is the fruit of an evergreen swamp plant related to the blueberries
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