raspberry

noun

rasp·ber·ry ˈraz-ˌber-ē

-b(ə-)rē

: 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

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

[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

Example Sentences

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 Here are a few fruits that typically can fit into a keto diet: ½ cup watermelon (~6 grams of carbs) ½ cup blackberries (~7 grams of carbs) 1/2 cup raspberries (~7 grams of carbs) 2 apricots (~8 grams of carbs) This content is imported from poll. —

Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 2 June 2023 An equal amount of frozen blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries (halved) can be used in place of the mixed berries. —

America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2023 Depending on the brand and company, green powders can contain anywhere from 25 to 40 or more different ingredients—including spinach, kale, kelp, parsley, beets, carrots, grasses, blueberries, raspberries, green tea extracts, fibers, and mushrooms. —

Alyssa Hui, Health, 8 May 2023 Juices in this cleanse include the Vibrant Probiotic with strawberry, raspberry, lemon, and honey and the Mighty Dozen with kale, collard greens, and apple. —

Asonta Benetti, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023 There will also be a special Young Adults menu on Mother’s Day for the kids, plus a specialty cocktail for adults called Summer Romance, made with vodka, rosato, cava, raspberries, fresh lime, almond syrup and mint. —

Erin Booke, Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2023 The surprise from Texas hit all the characteristic high points of a classic Barbera: red fruit and spice aromas, medium-bodied with raspberry and blackberry flavors on the palate and soft tannins. —

Peg San Felippo, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023 Desserts include a mini version of Le Jardinier’s popular butterfly dessert featuring yuzu delicate mousse, raspberry compote and a pistachio sable. —

Margie Goldsmith, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023 It’s all tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette and topped with green and white Yoshi-egg croutons. —

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