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

Or slather in olive oil, garlic and oregano, then dehydrate to raisin dry. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Classic cookies come in 11 flavors like chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, snicker doodle, white chocolate macadamia nut, fruity pebbles, monster and white chocolate cranberry. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026

The palate leans into fig and raisins alongside deep spice before a lengthy finish big on pine and black pepper. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Inspired by both old-school church cookbook carrot salads and Chick-fil-A’s beloved (and retired) classic menu item, this salad brings together carrots, raisins, pineapple, and mayonnaise into a surprisingly tasty result. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 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