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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Consider pulp-free fruit juices, like 100% apple or cranberry juice, to help the liquid go down easier, or citrus juices to help boost immunity.9
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The Detroit-style pie is covered in mozzarella and cheddar cheese and then topped with turkey, gravy, green beans, cranberries and crispy onions.
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Instead of whole cranberries, the publication would have preferred a cranberry drizzle.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2024
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Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Consider pulp-free fruit juices, like 100% apple or cranberry juice, to help the liquid go down easier, or citrus juices to help boost immunity.9
8.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The Detroit-style pie is covered in mozzarella and cheddar cheese and then topped with turkey, gravy, green beans, cranberries and crispy onions.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Instead of whole cranberries, the publication would have preferred a cranberry drizzle.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2024
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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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