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

Apple tart is layered high with apples and raisins over a rich, thick crust. —Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025

And don’t miss the delicious starter, Aubergine caponata, tomato, olive, pine nut, raisin and mint. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Veterinarian website Bondi Vet says foods that dogs cannot eat include chocolate, which can be fatal even in small quantities; alliums, including onion, garlic and chives; grapes, raisins and sultanas; avocado; macadamia nuts; citrus; caffeine; alcohol; nutmeg; and raw dough. —Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025

The palate features fresh orchard fruit notes of apple and pear, dark fruit notes of raisin and fig, creamy vanilla, and roasted barley malt. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 20 Mar. 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

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