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What is another word for Cranberry? – 133 Cranberry Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    blueberry bilberry huckleberry elderberry gooseberry currant grape raisin cherry plum apricot prune fig date pomegranate acai goji barberry Boysenberry lingonberry mulberry blackberry raspberry strawberry dewberry loganberry youngberry cranberry wineberry cloud berry salal thimbleberry buffaloberry silver buffaloberry fox grape scuppernong muscadine beach plum

    Meaning of Cranberry

    The primary meaning of the word "Cranberry" refers to a small, red or purple fruit that grows on a low-lying vine, often used in sauces, juices, and dried as a snack.

    Definitions

    • A small, red or purple fruit that grows on a low-lying vine, native to North America, and often used in sauces, juices, and dried as a snack.
    • * A plant that produces cranberries, characterized by its low-lying, woody stems and small, pink or purple flowers.

    Etymology of Cranberry

    The word "Cranberry" originates from the Dutch word "kran" or "krane", meaning crane, and "berry", likely due to the resemblance of the plant's flowers to a crane's neck or the fact that cranes were often found in the same wetland habitats as the plants.
    The word has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the fruit and the plant.

    Example Uses

    • Cranberries are often used in sauces and relishes to accompany turkey and other meats during the holidays.
    • * The cranberry juice is a popular drink, often consumed for its potential health benefits.
    • * Cranberries can be dried and used in oatmeal, yogurt, or as a snack on their own.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    orange lemon lime grapefruit melon watermelon honeydew cantaloupe pineapple peach kiwi mango papaya banana apple pear cherry plum fig date pomegranate acai goji apricot prune raisin currant

    Related Nouns

    fruit berry plant vine bush tree shrub sauce juice jam jelly preserve relish chutney condiment ingredient recipe dish meal snack dessert beverage drink smoothie

    Related Verbs

    grow harvest cultivate pick eat drink make cook bake boil steam dry freeze can preserve serve consume enjoy savor taste flavor

    Related Adjectives

    red purple small round juicy sweet tart tangy sour bitter fresh frozen dried cooked processed organic natural healthy nutritious delicious tasty flavorful aromatic