raisin
noun
rai·sin ˈrā-zᵊn 
: a grape of any of several varieties that has been dried in the sun or by artificial heat
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The reposado has more of a dulce de leche finish, a raisin finish. 
Megha Mcswain, Chron, 5 Aug. 2022 The finish is long and sweet, with a pronounced, lingering grape/raisin note. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 May 2022 Even a single grape or raisin could quickly cause issues such as vomiting, diarrhea or sudden kidney failure. Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Color-blocking was also a strong theme -- with pastel purple contrasting with blush and raisin black on one look, and on another pastel yellow and midnight blue. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 23 June 2022 But this amps up the flavor profile of the former in a welcome way, with strong notes of berries, raisin and spice that shine through from start to finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2022 Round out your next grain bowl with tahini-ranch dressing, an impossibly creamy vegan miso-hemp dressing, or the golden raisin pesto that stole our hearts. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 12 July 2022 Finally, the Madeira has an interesting orangish hue and familiar notes of raisin, fig, spice and cream that arise from this type of cask finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2022 Notes of raisin, nutmeg, cinnamon give this rich, cask-strength rum a beautiful long finish that will convert even the most staunch whiskey sipper. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 14 July 2022 See More
Megha Mcswain, Chron, 5 Aug. 2022 The finish is long and sweet, with a pronounced, lingering grape/raisin note. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 26 May 2022 Even a single grape or raisin could quickly cause issues such as vomiting, diarrhea or sudden kidney failure. Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Color-blocking was also a strong theme -- with pastel purple contrasting with blush and raisin black on one look, and on another pastel yellow and midnight blue. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 23 June 2022 But this amps up the flavor profile of the former in a welcome way, with strong notes of berries, raisin and spice that shine through from start to finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2022 Round out your next grain bowl with tahini-ranch dressing, an impossibly creamy vegan miso-hemp dressing, or the golden raisin pesto that stole our hearts. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 12 July 2022 Finally, the Madeira has an interesting orangish hue and familiar notes of raisin, fig, spice and cream that arise from this type of cask finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2022 Notes of raisin, nutmeg, cinnamon give this rich, cask-strength rum a beautiful long finish that will convert even the most staunch whiskey sipper. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 14 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French, grape, raisin, from Latin racemus cluster of grapes or berries — more at raceme
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing raisin
Kids Definition
raisin
noun
rai·sin ˈrā-zᵊn
: a sweet dried grape used for food
Geographical Definition
Raisin
geographical name
Rai·sin ˈrā-zᵊn
river about 115 miles (185 kilometers) long in southeastern Michigan flowing into Lake Erie
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