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

To adapt, many producers are now drying their grapes and turning them into raisins — a cheaper product that sells for less. — Abdul Qahar Afghan, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Feel free to substitute the challah with brioche, cinnamon-raisin bread, or sourdough. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

This sweet and crunchy honey zucchini quick bread is packed with nature’s harvest, including raisins and walnuts or pecans. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Or slather in olive oil, garlic and oregano, then dehydrate to raisin dry. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 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