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

That includes grapes used for wine, table consumption, raisins and juice production – though only a small percentage are commercially significant. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Nov. 2025

Xylitol, macadamia nuts, grapes and raisins, alcohol, onions and garlic, and uncooked yeast dough are also very detrimental to our pups. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025

Enjoy this cake filled with raisins, pecans, and shredded carrots. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025

Both dark seedless raisins and sultanas (golden raisins) come from Thompson Seedless grapes, a light green–gold variety. —Lauren O'Connor, Health, 28 Oct. 2025

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