grape

noun

ˈgrāp 

often attributive

1

: a smooth-skinned juicy light green or deep red to purplish black berry eaten dried or fresh as a fruit or fermented to produce wine

2

: any of numerous woody vines (genus Vitis of the family Vitaceae, the grape family) that usually climb by tendrils, produce grapes, and are nearly cosmopolitan in cultivation

3

: grapeshot

grapelike

ˈgrāp-ˌlīk 

adjective

Examples of grape in a Sentence

a bunch of seedless grapes

Recent Examples on the Web

These historic varieties are the grapes that thrived before the phylloxera louse ravaged European vineyards in the late 19th century, nearly destroying the global wine industry. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024

At her locations in Texas (Irving and Dallas), sweet tooths are satiated thanks to additional treats like candy grapes, cookies in flavors like banana pudding, cake in jars (like cheesecake), ice cream, and more. —Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024

The Lynchburg Winery located in historic downtown is run by two families of grape growers, berry farmers, and winemakers. —Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024

The region’s cool climate and chalky soil are crucial to the development of the grapes – primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier – that give champagne its unique, refined character. —Lela London, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French grape grape stalk, bunch of grapes, grape, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krāpfo hook

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing grape

• Concord grape
• fox grape
• grape hyacinth
• grape sugar
• Oregon grape
• sea grape

Kids Definition

grape

noun

ˈgrāp 

1

: a smooth-skinned juicy light green or deep red to purplish black berry eaten dried or fresh as a fruit or fermented to produce wine

2

: any of numerous woody vines widely grown for their bunches of grapes

3

: grapeshot

grapy

ˈgrā-pē

adjective