lingonberry

noun

ling·​on·​ber·​ry ˈliŋ-ən-ˌber-ē 

: a low-growing, evergreen shrub (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) of cooler, northern regions of North America and Europe that has leathery, oval leaves, white or light pink, bell-shaped, nodding flowers and red berries and is related to the blueberry and cranberry

also : the fruit of the lingonberry that resembles a cranberry in size and tart flavor and may be eaten raw but is often used in jams, syrups, baked goods, ice cream, juices, and wine and is sometimes pickled see mountain cranberry

Examples of lingonberry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This past summer’s flavor, lingonberry, was appropriately Minnesotan given the state’s large population of people with Scandinavian heritage, and was enough of a hit that Drews added it to the permanent menu. — David Farley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

People can also grab a Sloppy Uff Da (sloppy joe), some limpa bread and Pepperkakor cookies or lingonberry cake (and maybe a shot of that Aquavit). — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes and lingonberries. — AFAR Media, 11 May 2026

The Berries and Brunost Waffle brims with sweet Norwegian brown cheese (brunost) and lingonberry jam, a nod to the area’s Norwegian heritage. — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Swedish lingon lingonberry; akin to Old Norse lyng ling

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lingonberry

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• apiary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• bacillary
• beriberi
• bestiary
• breviary
• budgetary