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

Recent Examples on the Web

Made in-house using traditional methods, the bagels at Townie are something of a local favorite, especially thanks to unexpected flavor options like apple-cranberry, olive-fennel, and bacon-cheddar. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026

Colors like ‘Black Cherry Frost’ offer a dark-colored flower with light tips; ‘Spiked Punch’ and ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ are ultra-fluffy flowers in magenta and cranberry. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026

Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026

Orange zest and fresh-squeezed juice add brightness and balance the tart cranberries. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

partial translation of Low German kraanbere, from kraan crane + bere berry

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cranberry

• cranberry bush
• highbush cranberry
• mountain cranberry

Rhymes for cranberry

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• blueberry
• canary
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry
• equerry

Kids Definition

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