currant
noun
a small seedless raisin, of the cultivar Black Corinth, produced chiefly in Greece, and used in cooking and confectionery.
currants
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pluralof currant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Finnriver Farm & Cidery in Chimacum, Wash., infuses its apple ciders with tart and earthy native black currants, blueberries and aronia berries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
They have very fresh croissants, little biscuits with currants and scones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
Accompany with curried couscous, mint, pine nuts and currants.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2024
Owen: Sourced from the Wahluke Slope AVA in Washington, this 2021 blend reveals juicy black currants, tar and anise notes on the palate, alongside a soft mouthfeel.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
The little pieces of pastry Sister Fenella had left after trimming her rhubarb pies were formed into clumsy crosses or fish shapes, or rolled around a few currants, then sprinkled with sugar and baked separately.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
