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

According to one study, unpasteurized sauerkraut may contain 100,000 to 100 million CFUs per gram. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026

Sam’s Super Samwiches is a lunch counter known for its Birmingham-style hot dogs that are dressed with ground beef, mustard, onion, sauerkraut, and a tangy sauce. —Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

Foods rich in prebiotic fiber include green bananas, legumes, oats, barley, cabbage, artichokes, asparagus, kimchi, and sauerkraut. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

This year’s Reuben sandwich twist on the traditional Turkey Ball is filled with corned beef, cheese, sauerkraut and rye bread with a boysenberry dipping sauce on the side. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026

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"