How to Use currant in a Sentence

currant

noun
  • This one shows notes of currant, black cherry and spice.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Add beets and currants; toss to combine.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Raisins, sultanas, currants and grapes, which can make pets very sick.
    Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 4 Dec. 2019
  • Drain the currants and add them as well, along with the parsley, lemon zest and juice.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, sacbee, 5 June 2018
  • Our red flowering currant has been in the ground for at least five years.
    oregonlive, 18 June 2023
  • Slight smoke, some menthol, black cherry and a bit of currant.
    cleveland, 15 May 2022
  • As a bonus, currant shrubs lack the thorns found on many other berry bushes.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Add raisins, currants, and caraway seeds and stir to combine.
    Marian Cooper Cairns, Country Living, 12 Feb. 2015
  • Flip the breasts over and add the currant preserve reduction to the skin side.
    Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2020
  • Only a couple of items never change, such as eclairs and currant scones.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 17 Oct. 2017
  • Rustic herbal notes layer with the ripe currant fruit in his take on the French liqueur.
    Jerry & Krista Slater, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • These are small currant tomatoes — about the size of a large pea — but to me very flavorful.
    Kenneth Setzer, miamiherald, 24 May 2017
  • Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and mix in nuts, currants, and sesame seeds.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram.com, 11 May 2017
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine vinegar and currants; set aside.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
  • This big, explosive red wine blend was bursting with black currant, black fig and black licorice notes.
    Mary Orlin, The Mercury News, 11 May 2017
  • Grapes, raisins, and currants have been linked to kidney failure in some felines, even in small amounts.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Add olive oil, garlic, currants, chile flakes, lemon and zucchini.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2019
  • Red and tart cherries with some currant to balance it out, tartness on the finish.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2021
  • These will not work on the sawfly larvae that attack gooseberries and currants.
    Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 14 May 2020
  • The pies are full of apples, raisins, currants, pineapple, cherries, spices and, of course, brandy.
    Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Expect a rich color and full body with tons of currant and black cherry with a hint of green bell pepper.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the currants, and cool to room temperature.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2019
  • Stir in green pepper, currants and garlic; cook and stir, 5 minutes.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, sacbee, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Brushed with red-currant glaze, these tender country-style pork ribs are infused with a crispy sweetness.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Then the whole thing is flipped onto a plate and garnished with another handful of currants and seeds.
    Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, 20 Dec. 2017
  • Remove from heat and add shallot, chile, currants, maple syrup, vinegar, allspice, and ½ tsp.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 17 Oct. 2017
  • This wine offers a healthy hit of blueberries, black cherries and red currants with a touch of mint and rosemary.
    Paul Hodgins, Orange County Register, 2 June 2017
  • The sweetness in this cereal comes only from fruit like dates, currants, and apples.
    Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Cook the breasts for no more than 3-4 more minutes adding more currant sauce during that finishing grill time.
    Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2020
  • Add the carrots, parsley, currants, almonds, scallions, and red onions, mix well, and season to taste.
    Cincinnati.com, 10 Aug. 2017

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