How to Use raisin in a Sentence

raisin

noun

• Salt is an amazing thing, but too much of it can turn you into a raisin.
  — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 9 Apr. 2018
• Who knew these two were so enlightened about raisin-to-nut ratios in trail mix?
  — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2018
• Add scallions, grains, pumpkin seeds, and raisins to dressing and toss to coat.
  — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
• Look for flavors such as lemon, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip.
  — Jennifer McClellan, azcentral, 2 Apr. 2018
• The fish is followed by reshteh polo ba mahiché, slow-braised lamb shank with basmati rice, toasted wheat noodles, dates and raisins.
  — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 8 Mar. 2018
• My favorite flavor is Raisin the Roof (cinnamon raisin bread).
  — NBC News, 27 Mar. 2018
• In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except raisins and cranberries.
  — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2018
• Put out small fruits like raisins or blueberries as well as sunflower and millet seeds on the ground for robins and other songbirds to eat.
  — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2018
• Good options include a small box of raisins, which contains about two tablespoons; a small banana; or one slice of bread with a very thin spread of peanut butter.
  — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2018
• The variety purchased included oats, honey and raisins.
  — Melissa Matthews, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2018
• Cook until raisins are plump and about half of the water is evaporated, 12–15 minutes.
  — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
• Liberally add pickled golden raisins and crushed toasted hazelnuts to the platter.
  — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2018
• The collaboration is priced at $248 with rich fragrances of spiced raisins, jammy fruits and sweet vanilla.
  — Violet Goldstone, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
• This past year Pauls’ line of Happy Bars expanded to five flavors with the addition of an oatmeal and raisin bar.
  — Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, 22 Mar. 2018
• The Dirty Elvis sandwich is a sweet version with peanut butter-like gjetost cheese, bacon and banana on cinnamon raisin bread.
  — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 12 Apr. 2018
• These days, options abound in terms of flavors, ranging from controversial picks like mint chocolate chip and rum raisin to classics including chocolate and strawberry.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
• Her 13th-century recipe includes dried apricots, figs, raisins and chestnuts, reflecting the sunny climate of this Mediterranean region.
  — Joan Nathan, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2018
• The creativity extends to the rotating cream cheese choices: scallion, vegetable, garlic, jalapeno, strawberry, walnut-raisin, and olive, among others.
  — Rachel Lebeaux, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Mar. 2018
• The rind holds the space, and the bread moves aside when the raisins expand.
  — Carlton Reid, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2023
• The nose is full of raisin notes, with fig jam, leather and spice on the palate.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2022
• Notes of raisin, cherry and licorice come in as the beer warms in the glass.
  — Star Tribune, 16 Dec. 2020
• If using raisins, place one at the wide end of the wedge.
  — Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2019
• Add the bread to the egg mixture and stir to combine, then fold in the raisins.
  — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2019
• What happens to a dream deferred?/ Does it dry up/ like a raisin in the sun?
  — Mitchell S. Jackson, Time, 27 June 2019
• Stir in the raisins, green olives, pine nuts and capers.
  — CBS News, 18 Jan. 2020
• Kids over 4 years old can add raisins and whole nuts to the lineup.
  — Amy Morin, Parents, 22 July 2024
• And, like a raisin in the sun, the planet is drying out — or, at least, parts of it are.
  — Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2021
• Remove from the heat and transfer the onion and raisin mixture to a small bowl.
  — Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2021
• Feel free to swap the raisins for an equal amount of chocolate chips if that's more your style.
  — Beth Branch, Country Living, 9 May 2023
• The Founders Blend boasts notes of cocoa, praline, and raisin.
  — Popular Science, 22 June 2020

Last Updated: 9 Jun 2024