1. a small dried grape used in cooking and baking
2. a small round berry that grows on certain shrubs, typically red, black, or white

Examples

• She added currants to the scone recipe.
• The bakery’s hot cross buns were filled with currants and spices.
• Red currants make excellent jelly and preserves.
• We picked black currants from the bush in our garden.
• The fruit salad included fresh white currants.
• Currants are often used in traditional British puddings.
• The recipe called for a cup of dried currants.