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

Compete in a pierogi toss and try variations on the Eastern European dumplings including potato and cheese or sauerkraut and mushroom along with the celebration’s signature pierogi margaritas. — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

As the vegetables and brats finish grilling, nestle them in a pan of seasoned sauerkraut. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026

Pair this sandwich with a vinegar-y side, such as crisp dill pickles, German-style potato salad, coleslaw, or sauerkraut. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

The link to sauerkraut on sausages makes sense to KC food historian Broomfield, who’s also the English department chair at Johnson County Community College. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 July 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"