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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe berry fruit, or the joking "blowing a raspberry" mouth noise.
Common pairings
blow a raspberry
raspberry jam
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Word forms
- Plural
- raspberries
- Third person singular
- raspberries
- Past tense
- raspberried
- Comparative
- raspberrier
- Superlative
- raspberriest
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Etymology
Possibly from an old word "raspise," referring to a sweet rose-colored wine, though the exact origin is uncertain.
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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.
