cranberry
Cranberry (noun) means a small, tart red berry that grows on a low shrub, often eaten dried, juiced, or as a sauce. Example: “No Thanksgiving table is complete without cranberry sauce.”
How to use cranberry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tart red berry, usually eaten dried, juiced, or cooked into a sauce.
Word forms
cranberries plural
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Etymology
Borrowed in the 1600s from a Low German word meaning literally "crane-berry", because the plant's stem and blossom reminded people of a crane's head and neck.
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What does “cranberry” mean?
The word “cranberry” means a small, tart red berry that grows on a low shrub, often eaten dried, juiced, or as a sauce. In plain terms, a tart red berry, usually eaten dried, juiced, or cooked into a sauce.
How do you pronounce “cranberry”?
“Cranberry” is pronounced KRAN-b-ree (/ˈkɹæn.bɛr.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “cranberry” in a sentence?
Here is “cranberry” used in a sentence: “No Thanksgiving table is complete without cranberry sauce.”
What part of speech is “cranberry”?
“Cranberry” is a noun.
Where does the word “cranberry” come from?
The word “cranberry” dates back to around 1600 and comes from German. Borrowed in the 1600s from a Low German word meaning literally "crane-berry", because the plant's stem and blossom reminded people of a crane's head and neck.
Is “cranberry” a common word?
“Cranberry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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