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Raisin: meaning, definitions and examples

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raisin

 

[ หˆreษช.zษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

A raisin is a dried grape, often used in cooking and baking, or eaten as a snack. Raisins can vary in color from golden to green to black, depending on the type of grape used. They are typically sweet, chewy, and are a popular addition to cereals, baked goods, and trail mixes.

Synonyms

currant, sultana

Examples of usage

  • She added raisins to her oatmeal for extra sweetness.
  • The cake was topped with raisins and icing.
  • We bought a bag of raisins for the road trip.
  • Raisins can be used in salads for added flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "raisin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น uva passa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคถเคฎเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rosine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kismis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะดะทะธะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rodzynka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒผใ‚บใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raisin sec

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuru รผzรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑดํฌ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุจูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrozienka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‘ก่„ๅนฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rozina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบsรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะนั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quru รผzรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasa

Etymology

The word 'raisin' comes from the Old French word 'raisin', which means 'grape'. This term has its roots in Latin, where 'rapum' also referred to a grape. The practice of drying grapes into raisins dates back thousands of years, with evidence found in Egyptian tombs where raisins were used as a food source and for sacrificial offerings. Raisins became a popular commodity in ancient Mesopotamia and were later spread throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. Over time, various types of dried grapes evolved, leading to the many different varieties of raisins we see today, such as Thompson seedless or Black Corinth. Today, raisins are not only enjoyed for their taste but are also recognized for their health benefits, containing antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,559, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.