raisin
Raisin (noun) means a grape that has been dried, typically eaten as a snack or used in baking. Example: “She added a handful of raisins to the oatmeal.”
How to use raisin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dried grape, sweet and chewy, used as a snack or baking ingredient.
Word forms
raisined past tense, raisins plural, Raisins plural, raisins singular
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Etymology
From Old French/Anglo-Norman reisin ("grape"), from Latin racemus — the same root that gives English "raceme".
Frequently asked questions
What does “raisin” mean?
The word “raisin” means a grape that has been dried, typically eaten as a snack or used in baking. In plain terms, a dried grape, sweet and chewy, used as a snack or baking ingredient.
How do you pronounce “raisin”?
“Raisin” is pronounced RAY-zuhn (/ˈɹeɪzən/ in IPA).
How do you use “raisin” in a sentence?
Here is “raisin” used in a sentence: “She added a handful of raisins to the oatmeal.”
What part of speech is “raisin”?
Depending on how it is used, “raisin” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “raisin” come from?
The word “raisin” comes from Latin. From Old French/Anglo-Norman reisin ("grape"), from Latin racemus — the same root that gives English "raceme".
How many meanings does “raisin” have?
“Raisin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a grape that has been dried, typically eaten as a snack or used in baking.