Grape

/ɡreɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, round, smooth-skinned fruit that grows in clusters on vines, typically used for eating, making wine, or producing raisins.

I bought a bunch of grapes from the farmer's market.

The plant that produces grapes, particularly the vine species Vitis vinifera.

The vineyard is known for its high-quality grape varieties.

A person or thing that is likened to a grape, often used in slang or informal contexts.

He was feeling like a grape after spending all day in the sun.

Middle English, from Old French 'grape', from Latin 'grappus', meaning a bunch of grapes.

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.

vine

A climbing or trailing plant that produces grapes.

wine

A beverage made from fermented grapes.

A term used to describe something that is great or excellent.

That concert was grape!

Referring to something that’s really cool or exciting.

This party is grape, everyone is having a blast!