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

Dishes like a roast chicken presented over a spiced bulgar pilaf with raisins and chestnuts, or eggplants broiled tender with pomegranate and yogurt sauce demonstrate Roden’s expert mixing of traditional and modern. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025

After the sampling, Food Laboratory personnel analyzed the raisins and discovered the sulfites. —Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025

One who hates raisins and one who’s afraid of the wind. —Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024

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

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