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

Enjoy this cake filled with raisins, pecans, and shredded carrots. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 May 2026

The kid who grew up in Selma — in the heart of California’s Central Valley, where grapes, raisins and nuts are grown — Cox became the key cultivator of a new crop of Braves, many of whom would shape the Atlanta club for generations. —Levi Weaver, New York Times, 14 May 2026

Bacon, sunflower kernels, and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026

Potassium in raisins, magnesium, and L-arginine in nuts help improve circulation and blood pressure. —Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 4 May 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