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 blackberriesb : 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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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 of raspberry from the Web
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Wines range from Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Riesling to fruit wines made from fresh strawberries, blackberries, peaches and raspberries.
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A raspberry — the Unhealthy Shroud of Secrecy award — to the inner circle of Jim Wood for muzzling information about the health of the hugely popular Oceanside mayor.
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Black Beans Brian Nguyen bnguyen@sacbee.com Berries: Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries all have powerful antioxidants.
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The kit itself features an add-on board that connects via the Raspberry Pi’s 40-pin GPIO.
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Saffron Fields Vineyard 2014 Heritage Clones pinot noir, Yamhill-Carlton, $50: A classic Oregon pinot noir, thanks to aromas of cranberry, raspberry and potting soil.
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This isn't quite as adventuresome as breaking into the Instagram API and rebuilding the app for a sky-high Raspberry Pi.
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Starbucks charges up to $6 an hour for in-store T-Mobile access – not much more than a double venti Frappuccino with a raspberry shot.
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Origin and Etymology of raspberry
English dialect rasp raspberry + English berry
First Known Use: circa 1616
RASPBERRY Defined for English Language Learners
raspberry
playDefinition of raspberry for English Language Learners
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: a soft, red berry that is sweet and juicy
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: a rude sound made by pushing your tongue outside your lips and blowing air out of your mouth
RASPBERRY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of raspberry for Students
raspberries
: a sweet juicy red, black, or purple berry of a prickly plant
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