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

Stick to whole grapes instead of grape juice, raisins, or jams, as these have more sugar and fewer nutritional benefits. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026

Grapes And Raisins Grapes and raisins can appear in pasta salads, fruit platters, charcuterie boards, and desserts. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026

Order the kabuli pulao, a fragrant lamb pilaf layered with carrots and raisins, or the qorma kadu, a sweet and savory pumpkin stew that's become one of the kitchen's signature dishes. — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Stir in pecans, dates, and raisins. — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026

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
• kaizen
• 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