raisins
n. plural-only A2 Elementary US //ˈɹeɪzənz// UK //ɹˈeɪzənz// raisins
n. dried grapes that are dark or golden in color. You often find them in snacks like trail mix or in baked goods like cookies.
n. dried grapes, typically of a dark or golden variety, used in culinary applications. Often treated as a collective plural in general contexts.
I like to add raisins to my morning oatmeal.
The recipe for the traditional fruitcake requires soaking the raisins in juice overnight to make them plump.
While some bakers prefer currants for their tartness, others opt for raisins to provide a deeper, more concentrated sweetness to the dough.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to the food item; the singular 'raisin' refers to one individual dried grape.