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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The Chop House Bistro is known for its burgers and steaks, accompanied by decadent duck fat fries; save room for creative flavors of housemade ice cream like cranberry-ginger snap.
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Infused with cranberry seed oil, the formula delivers a smooth, creamy glide with zero tug in sight.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Tangy pink lemonade and tart cranberry juice combine with fizzy club soda for an unbeatable sweet-sour sparkler.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
To make the salad, toss together spinach, cranberries and onion in a large bowl.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Infused with cranberry seed oil, the formula delivers a smooth, creamy glide with zero tug in sight.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Tangy pink lemonade and tart cranberry juice combine with fizzy club soda for an unbeatable sweet-sour sparkler.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
To make the salad, toss together spinach, cranberries and onion in a large bowl.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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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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