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

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Prioritize foods and drinks rich in probiotics, such as yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha, to support a diverse microbiome. —Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025

Note: Angostura bitters do have alcohol, though the resulting drink is about as boozy as sauerkraut. —Kyle Stokes, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025

Regularly eating sauerkraut or other probiotic foods supports microbiome diversity. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 May 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"