seedless raisin
Definition
- Noun:
- A dried grape that does not contain seeds: A "seedless raisin" is a type of raisin specifically made from varieties of grapes that have been bred or processed to be without pits (seeds) and then dried.
Usage
- The term "seedless raisin" is used to specify the common type of raisin found in many groceries, distinguishing it from raisins that may contain seeds. It is typically used as a countable noun.
- Example: "The recipe calls for one cup of seedless raisins." (This specifies the type of raisin required.)
Examples
- Noun:
- She added a handful of seedless raisins to the oatmeal cookies.
- Seedless raisins are a popular snack for children.
- For this dish, make sure you use seedless raisins, not currants.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can function as a compound adjective modifying another noun.
- She bought a bag of seedless raisin mix for the trail.
- In commercial/culinary contexts: The term is standard in recipes and product descriptions to indicate the absence of seeds, which is a desirable trait for ease of eating and cooking.
Variants and Related Words
- Raisin (noun): The general term for a dried grape, which may or may not contain seeds.
- Sultana (noun): A specific type of light-colored seedless raisin, often made from seedless green grapes.
- Currant (noun): A different type of small dried fruit, often made from a specific seedless grape variety (the Zante currant), but not typically referred to as a "seedless raisin" in common usage.
Synonyms
- Dried seedless grape: The literal descriptive synonym, often used in formal definitions.
- Sultana (in some regions, particularly outside North America): Can be synonymous with a light-colored seedless raisin.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- (There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the term "seedless raisin." It is a straightforward compound noun describing a food item.)
Noun
- dried seedless grape
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