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

Chewy and full of oats and raisins, these classic oatmeal cookies are hard to beat. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

Bite in, and you’ll be greeted with chunks of pineapple, walnuts, and raisins. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026

Because my children aren’t going to be satisfied with a celery stick and a handful of raisins between a long school day and a night of swimming, tennis, or dance class. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026

But there are also some unique flavors like la Felina with poblano crema, ragu and raisins, or the Middle Eastern za’atar spice sprinkled on the marsili. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 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