any of the prickly shrubs of the rosaceous genus Rubus, such as R. strigosus of E North America and R. idaeus of Europe, that have pinkish-white flowers and typically red berry-like fruits (drupelets)
See also bramble
2.
a.
the fruit of any such plant
b.
(as modifier)
raspberry jelly
3. black raspberry
4.
a.
a dark purplish-red colour
b.
(as adjective)
a raspberry dress
5.
a spluttering noise made with the tongue and lips to express contempt (esp in the phrase blow a raspberry)
Word origin
C17: from earlier raspis raspberry, of unknown origin + berry: C19 in sense 5, from rhyming slang raspberry tart fart
Examples of 'raspberries' in a sentence
raspberries
As we drove on, my nostrils were tickled with the scents of honeysuckle and wild strawberries, and raspberries on the vine.
Andrews, Virginia WEB OF DREAMS (2002)
Once thick and creamy, remove from the heat and stir in the raspberries.
The Sun (2015)
Next add a layer of raspberries and then a layer of granola.
The Sun (2015)
Fold half of the raspberries through the mix.
The Sun (2015)
Why do my raspberries have lots of purple spots on the canes?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Cut into squares and serve warm with raspberries.
The Sun (2017)
Garlic, onions, lettuce, carrots, strawberries, raspberries, the lot.
The Sun (2010)
The signals include rolling on their backs and blowing raspberries.
The Sun (2010)
Dust with icing sugar and decorate with fresh raspberries and orange zest.
The Sun (2018)
Decorate the tops with a few fresh raspberries to serve.