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

Crushed pineapple, raisins, and champagne vinegar hit all the marks for well-rounded flavor. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026

There are a few different ways to prepare raisins, from drying them in the sun to using a food dehydrator. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

Get the recipe > Maple syrup enriches the batter for this bread pudding redolent with cinnamon and studded with raisins. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026

The color is rich and dark, as is the flavor with notes of ripe and dried fruit, dark chocolate, roasted espresso beans, raisin, fig, cherry cola, peaches, menthol, and blood orange. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 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
• 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