sauerkraut

noun

sau·​er·​kraut ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t 

: cabbage cut fine and fermented in a brine made of its own juice with salt

Examples of sauerkraut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Try throwing fresh cabbage into coleslaw and salads, fermenting it with sugar and salt for classic German sauerkraut, boiling it for traditional Irish colcannon, or braising it until tender for a quick and easy side dish. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025

Kimchi and sauerkraut have less than 30 calories a serving. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Fermented Foods Fermented foods, including sauerkraut, kombucha, tempeh, and yogurt, are either made with or contain live, active bacteria. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 July 2025

Perhaps most intriguing were the study’s insights into how sauerkraut may fight intestinal inflammation, however. —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

German, from sauer sour + Kraut greens

First Known Use

1617, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sauerkraut

• roundabout
• runabout
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout

Kids Definition

sauerkraut

noun

sau·​er·​kraut ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌkrau̇t 

: finely cut cabbage fermented in brine

Etymology

German, from sauer "sour" + Kraut "greens"