1
a
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
also
: the stem of such a plant
b
: any of various sprawling herbaceous plants (such as a tomato or potato) that lack specialized adaptations for climbing
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Examples of vine in a Sentence
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Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2024
Inside, vines wrap themselves around a modest enclosure for the shrine of the grove’s goddess.
—Pragathi Ravi, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2024
Its retro rides were engulfed by grass and vines, and its owner was eventually jailed for drug smuggling.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Red vine extract provides a bit of brightening power, too.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Rosie is the daughter of founders Judy and Tim Finn, who planted their first vines in Nelson in the 1970s.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
The coffee grows side-by-side with tamarind trees that add nitrogen to the soil and provide support for black pepper vines.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
Mystery among the vines: Why is the FBI probing some of Napa Valley’s fanciest wineries?
Get unlimited access to the Los Angeles Times.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
This old gardener's saying perfectly describes this flowering vine.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Because sweet potatoes have a vining habit, Sparks says they can be trellised to be less messy.
—Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Install sturdy trellises, wire mesh cages, etc. to support rangy plants like tomatoes and vining plants like cucumbers, climbing squashes, luffa, watermelon, pumpkins, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
The mulch in the Dilworth Community Garden came from the trees, brush and vines the group cut down.
—Page Leggett, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
The vineyard vines x JAWS collection; vineyardvines.com Michael Costello x REVOLVE
Michael Costello is bringing the heat this summer!
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
Some are vining, others grow upright, and all are relatively low-maintenance and safe for animals.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
Many veggies require a deep-root system, but some like lettuce or leafy greens don’t.
To create a trailing effect with a wall, use vining plants with beautiful long tendrils or striking colors.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
Cucumbers and other vining fruits and veggies, such as squash, small melons, and snap peas, grow on trellises, both for space efficiency and because air circulation discourages disease, including powdery mildew.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
Noun
The faces in the grocery store remain unfamiliar, the fence-line conversations with neighbors infrequent, the fence lines themselves overgrown with vines because there is no one there to tend them.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2024
Inside, vines wrap themselves around a modest enclosure for the shrine of the grove’s goddess.
—Pragathi Ravi, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2024
Its retro rides were engulfed by grass and vines, and its owner was eventually jailed for drug smuggling.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Red vine extract provides a bit of brightening power, too.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
Rosie is the daughter of founders Judy and Tim Finn, who planted their first vines in Nelson in the 1970s.
—Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
The coffee grows side-by-side with tamarind trees that add nitrogen to the soil and provide support for black pepper vines.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
Mystery among the vines: Why is the FBI probing some of Napa Valley’s fanciest wineries?
Get unlimited access to the Los Angeles Times.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
This old gardener's saying perfectly describes this flowering vine.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Verb
Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining, moist, clay, loam, sand
Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, neutral (6.0-8.0)
To add a splash of color to your winter garden, consider winter jasmine, a vining shrub that grows 3-4 feet high with a 7-foot spread.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Because sweet potatoes have a vining habit, Sparks says they can be trellised to be less messy.
—Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Install sturdy trellises, wire mesh cages, etc. to support rangy plants like tomatoes and vining plants like cucumbers, climbing squashes, luffa, watermelon, pumpkins, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
The mulch in the Dilworth Community Garden came from the trees, brush and vines the group cut down.
—Page Leggett, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
The vineyard vines x JAWS collection; vineyardvines.com Michael Costello x REVOLVE
Michael Costello is bringing the heat this summer!
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
Some are vining, others grow upright, and all are relatively low-maintenance and safe for animals.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
Many veggies require a deep-root system, but some like lettuce or leafy greens don’t.
To create a trailing effect with a wall, use vining plants with beautiful long tendrils or striking colors.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
Cucumbers and other vining fruits and veggies, such as squash, small melons, and snap peas, grow on trellises, both for space efficiency and because air circulation discourages disease, including powdery mildew.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
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vine
1 of 2 noun1
2
a
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
also
: the stem of a vine
b
: any of various plants (as a tomato) that resemble vines but lack a special means for climbing
vine
2 of 2 verb
vined; vining
: to form or grow in the manner of a vine
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