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

My favorite lunch was a bountiful mezze plate loaded with green falafel, sauerkraut, kale salad, pomegranate tabbouleh, smooth sweet potato puree, and hummus. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

An Oktoberfest board includes a sausage, two soft pretzels, cheese sauce, German mustard, sauerkraut and radi, or German radish that is typically consumed with beer. —Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025

The Fratelli Reuben is pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on marble rye. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025

Prioritize foods and drinks rich in probiotics, such as yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha, to support a diverse microbiome. —Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 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"