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

The whisky was aged in two different types of sherry casks—Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso—which gives it a substantial mouthfeel and notes of raisin, fig, caramel, and molasses on the palate. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024

This is a man who would never ruin a kugel by putting raisins in it! —Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024

Nothing kick starts the day quite like a biscuit with a cinnamon swirl and plump, juicy raisins. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024

Tasting notes of the 107 proof expressions include fresh raisins, sweet herbs, and spices, along with toffee pudding, sweet rich tobacco, caramel apple, plums, fruit market, toasted honey, vanilla bean, and maple syrup. —Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 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

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