raspberry

American  

[raz-ber-ee, -buh-ree, rahz-] / ˈræzˌbɛr i, -bə ri, ˈrɑz- /

noun

raspberries plural

1. the fruit of any of several shrubs belonging to the genus Rubus, of the rose family, consisting of small and juicy red, black, or pale yellow drupelets forming a detachable cap about a convex receptacle.

2. any shrub bearing this fruit.

3. a dark reddish-purple color.

4. Informal.

   1. Bronx cheer.

   2. any sign or expression of dislike or derision.

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raspberry British  

/ ˈrɑːzbərɪ, -brɪ /

noun

1. any of the prickly shrubs of the rosaceous genus Rubus , such as R. strigosus of E North America and R. idaeus of Europe, that have pinkish-white flowers and typically red berry-like fruits (drupelets) See also bramble

2. 1. the fruit of any such plant

   2. ( as modifier )

      raspberry jelly

3. Popular name: blackcap. 

   1. a related plant, Rubus occidentalis , of E North America, that has black berry-like fruits

   2. the fruit of this plant

4. 1. a dark purplish-red colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a raspberry dress

5. a spluttering noise made with the tongue and lips to express contempt (esp in the phrase blow a raspberry )

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• raspberries
  plural

Etymology

Origin of raspberry

1615–25; earlier rasp(is) raspberry (< ?) + berry; raspberry ( def. 4 ) by shortening of raspberry tart, rhyming slang for fart

Explanation

A raspberry is a prickly shrub-like plant that grows small, sweet, red fruit also called raspberries. Look closely at a raspberry and you'll see it's made up of many tiny connected globes. Raspberries are a popular flavor in jam, pie, syrup, and many other delicious products. While they're often red, you can also find black raspberries and even pale, golden-colored raspberries. If someone gives you a raspberry, it doesn't necessarily mean a tiny piece of fruit — they may be making a rude sound in your direction, also known as a raspberry.

Example Sentences

Find insight on Oracle, Raspberry Pi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Shares in Raspberry Pi RPI 25.08%increase; green up pointing triangle Holdings climbed after the low-cost computer maker said it expects full-year earnings to significantly exceed market expectations, after projecting strong profitability for the first half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Raspberry Pi's devices are the most widely sold computers by a UK firm and are popular with people who do programming as a hobby.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Raspberry danish latte — a Minneapolis coffee shop’s gift to the world.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Next the girls picked up their free samples of Rootin' Tootin' Raspberry ice cream.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene