raspberry

noun

rasp·ber·ry | \ˈraz-ˌber-ē,

-b(ə-)rē\

Definition of raspberry

1a : 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for raspberry

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

cheer

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

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Produce, including garlic, onions, cauliflower, cabbage, turnips, beets, radishes, peas, sweet corn, potatoes, squash, celery, cucumbers, bananas, pineapples, strawberries, peaches, cherries, grapes, oranges and raspberries. — Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY, "Taxing oxygen? It could happen. President Trump threatens wide-ranging tariffs on China," 11 July 2018 And at the same time be buoyed by the confidence of the body-con babes and the micromini-ites: Lily-Rose Depp in Chanel tweed, Amber Valletta in a Saint Laurent LBD (emphasis on the L), and Gigi Hadid (all curves and cut-outs) in raspberry Mugler. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "10 Best Dressed: Week of July 9, 2018," 9 July 2018 Her Sweet Whispers are crisp, yet airy little cookies with key lime, passion fruit, blackberry or raspberry preserves tucked inside; more flavors are on the way. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "Light as Air and Filled With Flavor," 2 July 2018 Drizzles include hot fudge, marshmallow, salted caramel, raspberry and/or blackberry. — Joyce Smith, kansascity, "New to Leawood: Donut shop where you can top doughnuts with bacon, ice cream, more," 29 June 2018 Hours for berry picking seasons (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry) are 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. — Annie Alleman, Post-Tribune, "Berries are ripe for the picking at Northwest Indiana farms," 6 July 2018 Davis will have carrots and potatoes available this week, along with eggs, cuts of pork, raspberry jam, pumpkin butter and apple butter. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s a great time to fill the freezer with Alaska-grown beef," 11 Apr. 2018 The friskiest wine in his lineup is the Paul J. Wines 2016 Amador County Zinfandel ($26), which seizes with balance and zest all the juicy raspberry and blackberry notes that the varietal is recognized for giving in the foothills. — Mike Dunne, sacbee, "Shenandoah Valley’s newest winery Paul J. Wines recognizes the old," 4 July 2018 The Halls also grow raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries as well as pear, peach, and apple trees - from which Carmen Hall makes preserves. — Annie Gentile, Courant Community, "Willington Celebrates Farm Day," 21 June 2018

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