Raspberry has a few different meanings. It can mean a rudeimpolite or offensive in a way that shows disrespect noise made to show disapprovalfeeling or expression that something is not acceptable, the plant that grows raspberries, or the small ediblesafe and suitable to eat fruit itself. The most common everyday meaning is the fruit.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈræzbɛri/
Easy pronunciation: RAZ-bair-ee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
This is the fruit noun, not the sound of disapproval.
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Raspberry Meaning
the small soft fruit you eat
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A red, black, or sometimes yellow edible fruit that grows on bramble plants and is usually smaller than a blackberry.
Example: She added fresh raspberries to her yogurt.
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Other Meanings of Raspberry
Meaning 2
a rude sound showing disapproval
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt.
Example: The crowd gave the performer a raspberry.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- boo — A common way to show disapproval, but it is not the same sound.
- bronx cheer — A direct synonym for this rude noise.
- razz — Used as a noun or verb for making this kind of insulting noise.
- hiss — Can express contempt, though it is usually a different sound.
Meaning 3
the bush that grows raspberries
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A woody bramble plant that bears raspberries.
Example: He pruned the raspberry bush in early spring.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- raspberry bush — A direct and specific synonym for the plant.
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Raspberry Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- bronx cheer
- razz
The rude noise made to express displeasure or contempt
- boo
- hiss
The plant that bears raspberries
- raspberry bush
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse raspberry the fruit with raspberry the rude noise.
- Do not use berry names like blackberry as synonyms; they are related fruits, not the same word.
- Raspberry bush refers to the plant, not the fruit itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does raspberry mean?
Raspberry most commonly means the small edible fruit. It can also mean a rude noise made to show contempt, or the plant that produces the fruit.
What is the synonym of raspberry?
For the fruit sense, there is no strong single-word synonym. For the rude-noise sense, good synonyms include bronx cheer and razz. For the plant sense, raspberry bush is a direct synonym.
Is raspberry a noun or a verb?
In the supplied data, raspberry is used as a noun.
Is raspberry the same as blackberry?
No. They are related fruits, but a raspberry is a different fruit and usually separates from the core more easily than a blackberry.
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