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

After soaking in the salad for a while, the raisins plumped and swelled, adding a yielding explosivity. — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Grapes and raisins cause kidney damage in dogs, even in small quantities. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Combine garlic oil, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, black pepper, oregano and raisins. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 26 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