kraut
noun
kraut
American
[krout]
/ kraʊt /
noun
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Informal. sauerkraut.
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(often initial capital letter) a contemptuous term used to refer to a German, especially a German soldier during World War I or II.
Kraut
British
/ kraʊt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of kraut
First recorded in 1915–20; by shortening
Example Sentences
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But you can apply the method to all sorts of odds and ends, making kraut from kale scraps or hot sauce from overripe chiles.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2023
Massage and pound the kraut and salt, mixing them together thoroughly and releasing the water out of the cabbage.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 8, 2021
Indeed, the book’s versions stuffed with kraut, caramelized onions, beans and potatoes are worthy picks even if you’re planning to stick around.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 21, 2021
The day I visited, a barrel of riesling kraut was being packed, and Eustis offered me a taste.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2020
The bratwurst was terrible and the kraut an insulting watery mess.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
Landau’s lawyer, Jonathan Kraut, said “Matthiesen’s suggestion that Mr. Landau failed to exercise due diligence in buying a painting from a well-known and respected art dealer is absurd.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
The other four won their Olympic titles prior to 2021, including Helen Maroulis and Kyle Snyder in wrestling, and Laura Kraut and McClain Ward in equestrian.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
“We are currently reviewing our legal options to determine our pathway forward,” Kraut said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
There is no record of him donating to the ACLU, Kraut added.
From Washington Post ● May 13, 2022
The Van Kraut property had been bowing about the drawing-rooms of New York for a year or two, watched with palpitating hearts and longing eyes.
From Trumps by Curtis, George William
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