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

Key Ingredients: Jojoba seed oil, raspberry leaf extract, kaolin clay, vitamin C, vitamin E Finish: Natural Finish Shades: 9 How to apply: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then blend in. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025

For instance, raspberries pack a whopping 10 grams of fiber per cup. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025

This Is About More Than Merch As Ever isn’t selling just raspberry spread or floral shortbread. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

The flavors are inspired by spring florals (think raspberry rose, grapefruit lavender, strawberry vanilla, and coconut lemongrass) and each truffle is adorned with a playful flower design that matches the display-worthy box. —Lauren Joseph, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for raspberry

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• blueberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry

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