How to Use grape in a Sentence

grape

noun
  • Prune grape vines to remove 80% to 85% of the cane growth.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Place grapes towards the front of the serving tray in front of the skull.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Lastly, the grape juice is strained of seeds and skins.
    Yewande Komolafe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Who knows the grape behind the pink wine in their glass?
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
  • In this recipe, grapes add a touch of sweetness to the tangy, creamy mix.
    Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The goal with the first year of a grape vine is to shape the trunk to your preferred height.
    oregonlive, 25 June 2022
  • Jack takes a seat at the end of the table and starts eating a bowl of grapes.
    Mike Wagner, The Courier-Journal, 22 June 2023
  • Champagne, the French say, is a measure of grapes, soil, time and love.
    Peter Mikelbank, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Once temperatures dip and the grapes have frozen on the vine, the fruit is picked and pressed.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The grapes gain depth in proportion to the amount of work the vine must expend to survive.
    Alex Halberstadt, New York Times, 4 July 2023
  • On the nose, there are notes of cherry, raisin, grape, vanilla, and a faint whiff of agave.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2023
  • This time of year, cherry and grape tomatoes are the sweetest and most ripe.
    Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Step in and the servers will greet you with shots of pisco and a green grape, as a reminder of the spirit’s roots.
    Caroline Shin, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2023
  • It’s made from a grape spirit base, and is said to be inspired by walks through the desert.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2024
  • Shubin briefly paused and took a deep breath while her kids begged for more grapes.
    Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The region currently grows most of the grapes used for wine in Arizona.
    Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Now, it’s added this fresh, juicy rosé made from red jaen grapes (called mencia in Spain).
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 July 2024
  • Both are crafted from a native grape that loves a view from high places.
    Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • In the video, Olivia shows off a dinner comprised of bread, butter, grapes, cheese, gherkins, and wine.
    Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The festival took place in the open air, surrounded by rocks and rivers, grape fields, and farms.
    Nastya Platinova, SPIN, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Next to the vacant land is a vineyard, with rows of vines dotted with small, green grapes.
    Cal Matters, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
  • And for the stunning soursop shave ice with its grape jam and coconut cream.
    oregonlive, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The names of grape varietals are left off the menu to push diners to try something new.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2022
  • The mountainside ranch land has been used to grow grapes for winemaking since the 1970s.
    Steve Brown, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The Grape Runtz strain is known for its unique flavor that mixes peppery and grape vibes.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Well Wine in Hopewell, Ore., from whom Harrison has sourced grapes, told me.
    Alex Halberstadt, New York Times, 4 July 2023
  • The vines are exposed to ample breezes that have a cooling effect on the grapes and keep molds and mildew at bay.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Their 2019 Cab is made from grapes grown in the Steffensen Vineyard in Coombsville.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 June 2024
  • Both are from northern Italy and made from the garganega grape.
    Washington Post, 5 May 2022
  • There’s more to a blend than crushing, mixing, and aging a bunch of random grapes.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024

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