Meaning & Definition of word "Grape"
Grape
/ɡreɪp/
noun:
- 1. A small, round, smooth-skinned fruit that grows in clusters on vines, typically used for eating, making wine, or producing raisins.
- Example: I bought a bunch of grapes from the farmer's market.
- 2. The plant that produces grapes, particularly the vine species Vitis vinifera.
- Example: The vineyard is known for its high-quality grape varieties.
- 3. A person or thing that is likened to a grape, often used in slang or informal contexts.
- Example: He was feeling like a grape after spending all day in the sun.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'grape', from Latin 'grappus', meaning a bunch of grapes.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sour grapes:
A situation where someone pretends to despise something they cannot have.
to grape:
Slang used to mean doing something quickly or stealthily, like gathering or picking grapes.
Related Words
vine:
A climbing or trailing plant that produces grapes.
wine:
A beverage made from fermented grapes.
Slang Meanings of grape
Meaning: A term used to describe something that is great or excellent.
● Example Sentence: That concert was grape!
Meaning: Referring to something that’s really cool or exciting.
● Example Sentence: This party is grape, everyone is having a blast!