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

In earlier work, Rosenblatt’s team watched as some cells dumped their water and shriveled up like raisins before being extruded; indeed, this shrinkage seemed to kick off the process. —Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026

The tasting flight includes a sake-lees raisin butter that is not to be missed. —Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026

Nothing kick starts the day quite like a biscuit with a cinnamon swirl and plump, juicy raisins. —Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026

For traditional raisin and cream Frisian cake or fresh crisp bread, head to Café Schult or the Claussen bakery. —Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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