cranberry
noun
cran·ber·ry
ˈkran-ˌber-ē 
-ˌbe-rē,
-b(ə-)rē
1
: the red acid berry produced by some plants (such as Vaccinium oxycoccos and V. macrocarpon) of the heath family
also
: a plant producing these
2
: any of various plants with a fruit that resembles a cranberry
3
: a dark red
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This Quickfire was to create a unique dish using Wisconsin's state fruit: cranberries.
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Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Southerners have celebrated the sweet and tart flavor combination of cranberries and apples for years.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 11 May 2024
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Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Southerners have celebrated the sweet and tart flavor combination of cranberries and apples for years.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cranberry
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cranberry
noun
cran·ber·ry
ˈkran-ˌber-ē
-b(ə-)rē
: the bright red sour berry of any of several trailing plants related to the blueberry
also
: a plant producing these
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