raisin — a dried grape, typically dark in color
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dried grape, typically dark in color
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪzən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret to fluffy pancakes was adding raisins soaked in rum.
- I thought they were chocolate chips, but they turned out to be raisins - what a breakfast betrayal!
- The trail mix contained nuts, seeds, and sweet raisins for energy.
raisin
NOUN[/ˈreɪzən/]
a dried grape, typically dark in color
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'raisin' meaning 'grape,' derived from Latin 'racemus' meaning 'bunch of grapes.' The word entered English through Norman French influence after the 1066 conquest.
Breakdown
raisin (from Latin racemus, a bunch of grapes) = a dried grape
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret to fluffy pancakes was adding raisins soaked in rum.”
“I thought they were chocolate chips, but they turned out to be raisins - what a breakfast betrayal!”
“The trail mix contained nuts, seeds, and sweet raisins for energy.”
“He picked out all the raisins from his cereal like a professional raisin detective.”
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