How to Use cranberry in a Sentence

cranberry

noun
  • Serve in big hunks or torn pieces with cranberry jam or maple syrup (or both).
    — Star Tribune, 23 Dec. 2020
  • Add the zest and the cream and cranberry mixture all at once.
    — Judy Buchenot, Naperville Sun, 2 Mar. 2018
  • Serve on dark greens and garnish with a dab of fresh cranberry sauce.
    — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Spread cranberry sauce on one slice of the bread and gravy on the other.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Spread the cranberry sauce in an even layer over the base of the cooled crust.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Place the cranberry sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
    — Genevieve Ko, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Garnish with fresh cranberry, a lime wedge, and a mint sprig.
    — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 29 June 2021
  • And it's found in milk, cranberries, and beef and chicken broth.
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 July 2023
  • Freeze grapes, cranberries, or even gummy bears and toss them in for a fun twist.
    — Lulu Powers, House Beautiful, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Serve warm, with cranberry sauce on the side, if desired.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The recipe calls for cranberry juice, triple sec, lime juice, and vodka.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Allow them to warm and soften in the hot cranberry sauce off heat.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The water in the bowl was a deep red — the color of cranberry juice.
    — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low; add the cranberries and stir to coat.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, The Seattle Times, 13 Nov. 2018
  • Lelaneia Dubay had made batches of cranberry liqueur at home for years.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Give classic cranberry sauce a makeover with orangey zest and a bit of spice.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • After a few weeks of the orange-cranberry, those were gone too.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The cranberries will pop and burst, and the sauce will thicken and glisten.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano / Photographs By F. Martin Ramin/the Wall Street Journal, Food Styling By Kim Ramin , WSJ, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Soft and juicy mid palate flavors of cranberries, red plumbs and some cumin on the finish.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Add orange slices and fresh cranberries to the punch bowl, if using.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Put three red roses around the edge of the bowl, sliding the stems through the cranberries.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Tart cranberries are paired with zesty lemon in these colorful bars.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This is followed up with sweet vanilla, a bit of tart cranberry and sweet grain on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2022
  • In a pitcher, combine the rosé, cranberry juice, lime juice and agave.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 28 May 2017
  • Flavors are deep and savory, with cranberry, raisins and plums, as well as a hint of sage.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 June 2020
  • Glamorous cranberry desserts show off on dessert carts and bakery shelves.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
  • For example, a deep olive against warm cranberry, or sage green paired with soft gold.
    — Leala King, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
  • Ina’s cranberry sauce uses lemon juice and zest for a bright, fresh twist on the classic.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Why does there always seem to be more cranberry sauce after the meal than there was at the start of it?
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 27 Nov. 2020
  • Let cool for about 5 minutes and then add the cranberries and chocolate chips.
    — Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025

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