Basic Details
Word: Raspberry
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet, red or black berry that grows on bushes; it can be eaten fresh or used to make jams, desserts, and drinks.
Synonyms: Berry, fruit
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Blow a raspberry: To make a funny noise by sticking out your tongue and blowing, often to show contempt. Example: "When he heard the silly excuse, he blew a raspberry to show he wasn't impressed."
- Raspberry jam: Used to describe a sticky or complicated situation. Example: "After failing the test, she felt like she was in raspberry jam trying to explain to her parents."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I picked fresh raspberries from the garden and made a delicious pie.
Example 2: The smoothie was made with yogurt, bananas, and a handful of sweet raspberries.
Example 3: We love having raspberry-flavoured ice cream on hot summer days.
Fun Fact
Did you know that raspberries are officially classified as aggregate fruits? This means they are made up of lots of smaller drupelets, giving them their unique texture and flavour!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a raspberry. Sometimes it's sweet, and sometimes it's tart." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "raspberry" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A sweet berry
c) A kind of nut
d) A dessert
Answer: b) A sweet berry
2. Which of these is a synonym of "raspberry"?
a) Banana
b) Berry
c) Apple
d) Cherry
Answer: b) Berry
3. Which sentence uses "raspberry" correctly?
a) The raspberry flew over the trees.
b) She made raspberry jam for breakfast.
c) The raspberry barked loudly at the stranger.
d) He painted a raspberry on the wall.
Answer: b) She made raspberry jam for breakfast.
4. Which idiom refers to making a funny noise to show contempt?
a) Raspberry jam
b) Blow a raspberry
c) Jam session
d) Berry sweet
Answer: b) Blow a raspberry
5. What is the opposite of "raspberry"?
a) N/A
b) Blueberry
c) Lemon
d) Orange
Answer: a) N/A
