raspberry

American  

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

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.

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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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Etymology

Origin of raspberry

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

Example Sentences

We don’t have raspberry receptors on the tongue, nor is raspberry flavor some combination of sweet, sour and bitter.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

She started London Borough of Jam in her home; raspberry jam with licorice was the first offering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Then Hoza, while working a photoshoot, learned from a pregnant woman on set that taking raspberry tea and Myo & D-Chiro Inositol supplements would help spur conception.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

You don't have the chutzpah to call your raspberry spread business "a love language" unless you're unabashedly looking for love yourself.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

Gregor lifted his sister high in the air and blew a loud raspberry on her stomach.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins