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

Add cabbage, carrots, raisins, and almonds to mayonnaise mixture in large bowl; toss until coated. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 June 2025

The palate offers a luscious berry mouthfeel intertwined with strawberry, raisins, and a touch of maple syrup. —Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

That transforms into sweet (but not saccharine) notes on the palate, with flavors like caramel, butter pecan, milk chocolate, raisin, fig, cherry, and peach that end with a spicy, lingering finish (the fact that it’s bottled at 100 proof helps). —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 May 2025

Other authentic items include rum raisin ice cream, mackerel and rice, chiffon butter, Milo, jerk marinade, and more. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 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