raspberry

noun

rasp·​ber·​ry ˈraz-ˌber-ē 

-b(ə-)rē

1

a

: any of various usually black or red edible berries that are aggregate fruits consisting of numerous small drupes on a fleshy receptacle and that are usually rounder and smaller than the closely related blackberries

b

: a perennial plant (genus Rubus) of the rose family that bears raspberries

2

[short for raspberry tart, rhyming slang for fart] : a sound of contempt made by protruding the tongue between the lips and expelling air forcibly to produce a vibration

broadly : an expression of disapproval or contempt

Illustration of raspberry

Synonyms of raspberry

• snort

Examples of raspberry in a Sentence

One of the children made a raspberry at him.

there were raspberries from the audience when the hapless actress kept forgetting her lines

Recent Examples on the Web

The lineup ranges from fan favorites like Ridin’ Dirty (Dr Pepper, a splash of vanilla and a coconut cream twist) and Neon Wave (Mountain Dew with blue raspberry, coconut and raspberry cold foam) to seasonal drinks. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026

In a large bowl, blend peaches, raspberries, tapioca, sugar and lemon juice. —Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026

Vang said the s'mores, strawberry shortcake and raspberry lemon cheese cake are the most popular flavors. —Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The sweet selections include a raspberry macaron themed to the Cheshire Cat, a chocolate brownie, and a White Rabbit cupcake. —Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

English dialect rasp raspberry + English berry

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing raspberry

• black raspberry

Rhymes for raspberry

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• blueberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry

Kids Definition

raspberry

noun

rasp·​ber·​ry ˈraz-ˌber-ē 

-b(ə-)rē

1

a

: any of various black or red edible berries that are rounder and smaller than the related blackberries

b

: a usually prickly plant that produces raspberries

2

: a sound of scorn made by sticking out the tongue and blowing hard so as to make it vibrate