raspberry

[raz-ber-ee, -buh-ree, rahz-]

noun

plural

raspberries 

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.

raspberry

/ 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 )

Word History and Origins

Origin of raspberry¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of raspberry¹

C17: from earlier raspis raspberry, of unknown origin + _berry : C19 in sense 5, from rhyming slang raspberry tart fart

Example Sentences

Jelly bean flavors include green apple, blue raspberry, lemon, tangerine, and cranberry — “which each deliver just enough fruity sweetness to accentuate their accompanying jolt of sour,” per TJ’s.

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As a thank you, Perkins made her first cake with those pans for that friend — two tiers blanketed in swirling pastel frosting and studded with real flowers and fresh raspberries.

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Minguela helped take orders of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, before heading out to make deliveries around 8 a.m.

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Among the obsessions for fans have been a tiny engagement ring, a two-tier mirror glaze dark chocolate cake with raspberries and that sensual peach scene.

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Mix fresh raspberry juice with cold brew and you’ve got a refreshing drink that’s both bold and robust with a hint of tartness.

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