Word: Grape

Pronunciation

/ɡreɪp/

Definitions

• Noun: A small, sweet, edible fruit that grows in clusters on vines. Grapes can be eaten fresh or used for making wine, juice, jams, and dried fruits (raisins). Example: “We picked baskets full of ripe grapes from the vineyard.”
• Noun (plural form - grapes): The vine on which grapes grow. Example: “The farmer pruned back the old grapes to encourage new growth.”
• Noun (in a broader sense): The purple or green color reminiscent of a grape’s skin. Example: “She wore a dress in a lovely grape hue.”
• Verb: To gather or harvest grapes. Example: “It’s time to grape; the harvest season has arrived.”

Phrases

• “Grapevine”: A colloquial term referring to informal communication or gossip channels. Example: “I heard it through the grapevine that they’re moving away.”
• “Bear (or produce) fruit/grapes”: To achieve results, especially after effort or time. Example: “Her hard work finally bore fruit when her book became a bestseller.”
• “A cluster of grapes”: A group of things or people gathered closely together. Example: “The children huddled together like a cluster of grapes.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Wine is made by fermenting crushed grapes.”
• Verb: “In autumn, the family would spend days grapes, storing up for winter.”

Synonyms

• Berry (for the fruit)
• Vine (for the plant)
• Grapevine (informal communication)
• Vintage (referring to wine made from grapes)
• Juicy fruit (for freshness)
• Raisin (dried grape)