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

While those sound like classic ingredients to some, other sweets enthusiasts claim raisins have no place in the springtime treat. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

Grapes, raisins, and currants have been linked to kidney failure in some felines, even in small amounts. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025

Her exact colorway—chocolate raisin—is currently in stock, but not on sale; however, black leather and a few colors of suede are all 25% off for the next few hours. —Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2025

Consider my tune officially changed about raisins in cookies. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 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