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raspberry
noun
rasp·ber·ry
ˈraz-ˌber-ē 
-b(ə-)rē
1
a
: any of various usually black or red edible berries that are aggregate fruits consisting of numerous small drupes on a fleshy receptacle and that are usually rounder and smaller than the closely related blackberries
b
: a perennial plant (genus Rubus) of the rose family that bears raspberries
2
[short for raspberry tart, rhyming slang for fart]
: a sound of contempt made by protruding the tongue between the lips and expelling air forcibly to produce a vibration
broadly
: an expression of disapproval or contempt
Examples of raspberry in a Sentence
One of the children made a raspberry at him.
there were raspberries from the audience when the hapless actress kept forgetting her lines
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In contrast, the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries that are typically used on a flag cake are easier to find and last longer in the fridge.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Blend 2½ cups frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries), 1 cup filtered water or unsweetened coconut water, ¾ cup whole milk or 2% cottage cheese, and 2 Tbsp.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 July 2026
Black beans, lentils, raspberries, chia seeds, sprouted-grain bread, and avocados provide more fiber than sourdough bread.
—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
1 July 2026
Rihanna looks radiant in a raspberry jumpsuit and coordinating aviators while shopping in Beverly Hills on June 24.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Blend 2½ cups frozen mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries), 1 cup filtered water or unsweetened coconut water, ¾ cup whole milk or 2% cottage cheese, and 2 Tbsp.
—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 July 2026
Black beans, lentils, raspberries, chia seeds, sprouted-grain bread, and avocados provide more fiber than sourdough bread.
—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
1 July 2026
Rihanna looks radiant in a raspberry jumpsuit and coordinating aviators while shopping in Beverly Hills on June 24.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for raspberry
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“Raspberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raspberry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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raspberry
noun
rasp·ber·ry
ˈraz-ˌber-ē
-b(ə-)rē
1
a
: any of various black or red edible berries that are rounder and smaller than the related blackberries
b
: a usually prickly plant that produces raspberries
2
: a sound of scorn made by sticking out the tongue and blowing hard so as to make it vibrate
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