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

Bursts of Bing cherries and plump raisins add a fruity depth, making every bite savory, juicy, and just sweet enough, especially when spooned over creamy mashed potatoes. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026

This raisin shade, however, would add such a cool pop of color to my jeans and T-shirt outfit. —Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026

That aging also mellows some of its harsher notes, making way for flavors like honeyed raisin and leather to shine through. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Our Small Batch, with its subtle rum-raisin notes, blends beautifully with good quality coffee and rich cream. —Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 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
• 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