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

On the palate, fruit notes of orchard, stone, and tropical fruits emerge, especially plum, raisin, apricot, apple, and hints of banana, followed by chocolate, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cooked cereal flavors. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025

The chocolate raisin color is similar to the hue of the bucket bag Holmes wore while walking through New York City this month. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

Nothing kick starts the day quite like a biscuit with a cinnamon swirl and plump, juicy raisins. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025

The palate is smooth and creamy and features caramel, brown sugar, raisins, and cinnamon. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

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

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