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

The palate leans into fig and raisins alongside deep spice before a lengthy finish big on pine and black pepper. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Inspired by both old-school church cookbook carrot salads and Chick-fil-A’s beloved (and retired) classic menu item, this salad brings together carrots, raisins, pineapple, and mayonnaise into a surprisingly tasty result. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Bread and Butter Top 1 or 2 slices Ezekiel raisin bread (available at most health food stores) with 2 tablespoons almond butter and 1 cup of fresh seasonal berries. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026

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

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