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Meaning of Raisins

Small, dried grapes that are sweet and often used in cooking or snacks.

In simple words: Small, dried grapes that are sweet and chewy.

Raisins in a sentence

  • I love adding raisins to my oatmeal in the morning.
  • Raisins are a popular ingredient in fruitcakes.
  • She grabbed a handful of raisins for a quick snack.
  • Some people dislike raisins in their salads.
  • I prefer fresh grapes over raisins because they are juicier.

How to use Raisins

Used in both casual and formal contexts, often in cooking or as a snack. Avoid in contexts strictly requiring fresh fruit.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Rays of sun drying grapes into sweet 'raisins'.

Related words

Collocations with Raisins

  • add raisins
  • bowl of raisins
  • raisin cookies

Synonyms for Raisins

  • dried grapes
  • snack
  • sweet dried fruit

Opposites of Raisins

  • fresh grapes

Common mistakes with Raisins

  • Confused with 'currants', which are different types of dried fruit.
  • Saying 'raisin' for plural instead of 'raisins'.

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Frequently asked questions about Raisins

What does Raisins mean?

Small, dried grapes that are sweet and chewy.

What is the definition of Raisins?

Small, dried grapes that are sweet and often used in cooking or snacks.

How do you use Raisins in a sentence?

I love adding raisins to my oatmeal in the morning.

Can you give another example of Raisins?

Raisins are a popular ingredient in fruitcakes.

What are synonyms for Raisins?

Common alternatives include dried grapes, snack, sweet dried fruit.

What is the opposite of Raisins?

Opposite meanings include fresh grapes.

What words go with Raisins?

It commonly pairs with add raisins, bowl of raisins, raisin cookies.

What are common mistakes when using Raisins?

Confused with 'currants', which are different types of dried fruit. Saying 'raisin' for plural instead of 'raisins'.

How do you pronounce Raisins?

US: //ˈreɪ.zənz//, UK: //ˈreɪ.zɪnz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Raisins?

Used in both casual and formal contexts, often in cooking or as a snack. Avoid in contexts strictly requiring fresh fruit.