raspberry

noun

rasp·​ber·​ry ˈraz-ˌber-ē 

-b(ə-)rē

1

a

: any of various usually black or red edible berries that are aggregate fruits consisting of numerous small drupes on a fleshy receptacle and that are usually rounder and smaller than the closely related blackberries

b

: a perennial plant (genus Rubus) of the rose family that bears raspberries

2

[short for raspberry tart, rhyming slang for fart] : a sound of contempt made by protruding the tongue between the lips and expelling air forcibly to produce a vibration

broadly : an expression of disapproval or contempt

Illustration of raspberry

Synonyms

• bird [chiefly British]
• boo
• Bronx cheer
• catcall
• hiss
• hoot
• jeer
• razz
• snort

Examples of raspberry in a Sentence

One of the children made a raspberry at him.

there were raspberries from the audience when the hapless actress kept forgetting her lines

Recent Examples on the Web

The carousel rolled to show the American Riviera Orchard spread on toast on a plate with raspberries and closed with a playful picture of Figueras taking a bite. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

So Fresh version has a hint of citrus thanks to top notes of grapefruit, along with raspberry and pear. —Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024

Garnish with a fresh orange slice. Alabama Sour Cocktail A refreshing twist on a classic sour, this drink features Clyde May's Alabama Style Whiskey, a burst of raspberry, and the tangy appeal of a sweet and sour mix. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024

Cover the top of the cake completely with raspberries. —Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024

That’s partly because reports of vacationers in Airbnb and other short-term rentals luring black bears with raspberries and strips of bacon tossed off the decks of mountain chalets could hamper lucrative income streams. —Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2024

Each raspberry flavored gummy contains a blend of CBD, CBN, Passion Flower Extract, and L-Theanine. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

The flavor is tart like a blueberry and vibrant like a raspberry, with the edition of elderflower fragrance. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

Fancy it up for Valentine's brunch with a swirl of dark chocolate and raspberry preserves in the batter. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

English dialect rasp raspberry + English berry

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing raspberry

• black raspberry

Kids Definition

raspberry

noun

rasp·​ber·​ry ˈraz-ˌber-ē 

-b(ə-)rē

1

a

: any of various black or red edible berries that are rounder and smaller than the related blackberries

b

: a usually prickly plant that produces raspberries

2

: a sound of scorn made by sticking out the tongue and blowing hard so as to make it vibrate