raisins
word · lemma: raisin
/ˈɹeɪzənz/
/ɹˈeɪzənz/
Definition
Raisins are dried grapes, usually sweet and dark, and are often used in baking, cooking, or as a snack.
Usage & Nuances
The word 'raisins' is usually used in the plural. Common collocations include 'raisin bread', 'raisin cookies', and 'a handful of raisins.' Do not confuse 'raisins' with 'currants' or 'sultanas', which are different types of dried grapes.
Spanish: pasasPortuguese (BR): uvas-passasPortuguese (PT): passasChinese (Simplified): 葡萄干Chinese (Traditional): 葡萄乾Hindi: किशमिशArabic: زبيبBengali: কিশমিশRussian: изюмJapanese: レーズンVietnamese: nho khôKorean: 건포도Turkish: kuru üzümUrdu: کشمشIndonesian: kismis
Example Sentences
Can you pass me the raisins, please?
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I like to eat raisins as a snack.
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She put raisins in the cake.
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There are raisins in my cereal.
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Some people love raisins in their cookies, but others prefer chocolate chips.
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My grandma always adds a handful of raisins to her salad for extra sweetness.
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