raisin

noun

rai·​sin ˈrā-zᵊn 

: a grape of any of several varieties that has been dried in the sun or by artificial heat

Examples of raisin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This method results in a large percentage of the water in the grapes to be lost, resulting in these dehydrated berries shriveling, often to the size of raisins. —Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

There’s a vending machine with healthy snacks such as raisins, seeds, and nuts. —Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025

The dish: Try the perfectly toasty Traditional Beef empanada, its filling dotted with piquant Kalamata olives and sweet raisins, with a side of chimichurri. —Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025

Allulose Allulose is derived from fructose and naturally occurs in small amounts in foods like raisins, figs, and kiwi. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, grape, raisin, from Latin racemus cluster of grapes or berries — more at raceme

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing raisin

• golden raisin

Rhymes for raisin

• blazon
• brazen
• hazan
• zazen
• malmaison

Kids Definition

raisin

noun

rai·​sin ˈrāz-ᵊn 

: a grape usually rich in sugar that has been dried

Geographical Definition

Raisin

geographical name

Rai·​sin ˈrā-zᵊn 

river about 115 miles (185 kilometers) long in southeastern Michigan flowing into Lake Erie