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

Readers rave about the flavorful combination of fresh apples, plump, juicy raisins, and cinnamon. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

The wine raisins have an earthier flavor compared to traditional raisins and still have their seeds, which Cates intends for consumers to eat. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Flavors including Butter Brickle, rum raisin and maple walnut were once familiar options at ice cream counters and grocery stores, but many have become harder to find as tastes have changed. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

In a food processor combine apples, raisins, orange, and lemon. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 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