Meaning & Definition of Grapevine in English
English⟶
Grapevine
/grepvaɪn/
noun
1. Gossip spread by spoken communication
- "The news of their affair was spread by word of mouth"
synonym:
- grapevine,
- pipeline,
- word of mouth
2. Any of numerous woody vines of genus vitis bearing clusters of edible berries
synonym:
- grape,
- grapevine,
- grape vine
Examples of using
Tom heard through the grapevine that Mary had gotten into Harvard.
Hey Tom, I heard through the grapevine that you and Susie are going out. Way to go!
I heard the news through the grapevine.