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

Grapes And Raisins Grapes and raisins can appear in pasta salads, fruit platters, charcuterie boards, and desserts. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026

Order the kabuli pulao, a fragrant lamb pilaf layered with carrots and raisins, or the qorma kadu, a sweet and savory pumpkin stew that's become one of the kitchen's signature dishes. —Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Stir in pecans, dates, and raisins. —Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026

This is a great sipping rum with notes of black pepper, cinnamon, fig, raisin, molasses, and caramel, and a solid example of how careful cask finishing in the category. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 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