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Definition of "cranberry" []

  • A mat-forming, evergreen shrub (Vaccinium macrocarpum) of eastern North America, having pink flowers and tart, red, edible berries. (noun)
  • The berries of this plant, used in sauces, jellies, relishes, and beverages. (noun)
  • Any of several similar or related plants, especially Vaccinium oxycoccos. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "cranberry" in a sentence
  • "We found plenty of a berry, which we called the cranberry, because they are nearly of the same colour, size, and shape."
  • "Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal Butternut squash tortelli in cranberry-sage brown butter."
  • "Wisconsin cranberry farmer and processor Cheryl Urban agreed big buyers can be great news, but she warned of a downside."