cranberry

noun

cran·ber·ry | \ˈkran-ˌber-ē,

-ˌbe-rē, -b(ə-)rē\

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

Examples of cranberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Which, according to her Instagram Story, has been an ongoing project for the past day—roasted turkey and fresh cranberries and sweet potato pies. — Macaela Mackenzie, Glamour, "Your Baking Idol Chrissy Teigen Already Had Her First Thanksgiving Fail," 22 Nov. 2018 Add preserves, 1/2 cup whole cranberries, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; stir to combine. — Anna Helm Baxter, Country Living, "Cranberry Crumb Bars," 30 Oct. 2018 So is the newest addition to the case, kale with cranberries and walnuts. — Jonathan Kauffman, SFChronicle.com, "Upon retiring, the story of the couple behind the Tenderloin’s most-loved deli," 28 June 2018 The goods targeted include typical American exports such as bourbon, peanut butter, cranberries, and orange juice, in a way that seems designed to create the most political pressure on Trump and US politicians. — Erica Werner, BostonGlobe.com, "Republicans, Trump official square off in heated hearing over tariffs," 21 June 2018 Add apples and cranberries and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Northwest Fruit Stuffing," 23 Oct. 2018 Hula’s Modern Tiki The blood-orange martini ($8) melds together vodka, X-Rated blood-orange liqueur and orange juice with splashes of cranberry and lime juices. — Arizona Republic, azcentral, "12 places to celebrate National Martini Day in Phoenix," 19 June 2018 How to eat them Cook cranberries and oranges or other citrus fruits on a stove top to make a jam. — Alexandra Sifferlin, Time, "11 Best Foods For Your Immune System," 19 June 2018 The Belmont Breeze used to be the event's official drink, a cocktail that included bourbon, sherry, orange, cranberry and mint. — Nihal Kolur, SI.com, "What is the Official Drink of the Belmont Stakes?," 25 May 2018

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