raspberry — a small, soft red or black berry with a slightly sour taste
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small, soft red or black berry with a slightly sour taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræzberi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's raspberry cheesecake is so delicious that even aliens would travel light-years for a slice.
- The teacher wasn't amused when Tommy blew a raspberry during the math lesson.
- She added raspberries to her morning smoothie for extra antioxidants.
raspberry
NOUN[/ˈræzberi/]
a small, soft red or black berry with a slightly sour taste
Sweet and tart red berries
Raspberry, strawberry, and blueberry - very berry sweet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word raspberry emerged in the 17th century as a compound of 'rasp' (a harsh, grating sound) and 'berry'. The name derives from both the rough, bumpy texture of the fruit's surface and the rasping sound produced when picking the berries from the bramble.
Breakdown
rasp (rough, grating) + berry (fruit) = raspberry; the 'rasp' element references the coarse texture and sound associated with the fruit.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's raspberry cheesecake is so delicious that even aliens would travel light-years for a slice.”
“The teacher wasn't amused when Tommy blew a raspberry during the math lesson.”
“She added raspberries to her morning smoothie for extra antioxidants.”
“The raspberry bush in our backyard produces enough berries to feed a small army of hungry squirrels.”
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