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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Nseyo says cranberries are shown to help with UTI prevention.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Come the holidays, seasonal favorites such as cranberry salad, sweet potato casserole, and cornbread dressing fly off the shelves.
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Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This limited-time sparkling beverage is made with grapefruit, cranberry, and orange juices from concentrate, plus some aromatic bitter flavors and a touch of cane sugar to give it a mocktail feel that's better than soda and more interesting than simple fruit juice.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Put a fresh twist on classic chicken salad by adding tarragon, cranberries, and toasted almonds.
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Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Come the holidays, seasonal favorites such as cranberry salad, sweet potato casserole, and cornbread dressing fly off the shelves.
—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
This limited-time sparkling beverage is made with grapefruit, cranberry, and orange juices from concentrate, plus some aromatic bitter flavors and a touch of cane sugar to give it a mocktail feel that's better than soda and more interesting than simple fruit juice.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Put a fresh twist on classic chicken salad by adding tarragon, cranberries, and toasted almonds.
—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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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