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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Initially, experts thought that the acidity in cranberries could help kill off bacteria that makes its way into your bladder.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
Garnish with orange and lime slices, cranberries, and glitter (if desired).
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Mix orange juice or pear nectar, apple cider, lemon juice, alcohol-free sparkling wine (or ginger beer), fruit slices, and cranberries.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Cooler pockets like Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast produce silky, fruit-forward Pinots with notes of cherry, cranberry, and earth.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
Garnish with orange and lime slices, cranberries, and glitter (if desired).
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Mix orange juice or pear nectar, apple cider, lemon juice, alcohol-free sparkling wine (or ginger beer), fruit slices, and cranberries.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Cooler pockets like Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast produce silky, fruit-forward Pinots with notes of cherry, cranberry, and earth.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Cranberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cranberry. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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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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