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Definition of sauerkraut

sauerkraut

/ˈsaʊ.ɚ.kɹaʊt/
sau · er · kraut
Plural:sauerkrauts
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sauerkraut Lexical Profile

sauerkraut Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria, giving it a long shelf life and a distinctive sour flavor.

Example

"She topped her hot dog with mustard and a generous spoonful of sauerkraut."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

saucepan
saucer
saudi arabia
sauerkraut
sauger
saugeye
sauk

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from German 'Sauerkraut', literally meaning 'sour cabbage', formed from 'sauer' (sour) and 'Kraut' (cabbage, herb).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sauerkraut. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sauerkraut
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