noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

raspberry

RAHZB-ree

Raspberry (noun) means a small, soft red or black fruit made up of tiny juicy segments, growing on a thorny bush. Example: “She picked a handful of raspberries from the garden.”

noun

A small, soft red or black fruit made up of tiny juicy segments, growing on a thorny bush.

"She picked a handful of raspberries from the garden."

A rude, buzzing sound made by sticking out the tongue and blowing, often used to tease or mock.

"The toddler blew a raspberry at his sister."

How to use raspberry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe berry fruit, or the joking "blowing a raspberry" mouth noise.

Common pairings

blow a raspberry raspberry jam

Word forms

raspberrier comparative, raspberried past tense, raspberried past tense, raspberries plural, raspberries plural, Raspberrys plural, raspberries singular, raspberries singular, raspberriest superlative

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Etymology

Possibly from an old word "raspise," referring to a sweet rose-colored wine, though the exact origin is uncertain.

Synonyms

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hindberry raspis

Rhymes for raspberry

berry Kerry ferry Jerry merry terry perry Derry Gerry cherry sherry mulberry

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Frequently asked questions

What does “raspberry” mean?

The word “raspberry” means a small, soft red or black fruit made up of tiny juicy segments, growing on a thorny bush. In plain terms, the berry fruit, or the joking "blowing a raspberry" mouth noise.

How do you pronounce “raspberry”?

“Raspberry” is pronounced RAHZB-ree (/ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “raspberry” in a sentence?

Here is “raspberry” used in a sentence: “The toddler blew a raspberry at his sister.”

What is another word for “raspberry”?

Words with a similar meaning to “raspberry” include hindberry and raspis.

What part of speech is “raspberry”?

“Raspberry” is a noun.

Is “raspberry” a common word?

“Raspberry” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “raspberry” have?

“Raspberry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, soft red or black fruit made up of tiny juicy segments, growing on a thorny bush.