noun / adjective
grape
GRAYP/ɡreɪp/
A small, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on vines.
Ripe grapes hang in a cluster on the vine.
Etymology
Old French grape could name either a whole bunch or an individual fruit. It probably came from a verb meaning “grasp” or “pick grapes,” perhaps reflecting a hook used in grape-picking.
In context
[Music] chardonnay this could be a love it or hate it grape for many people but you might be surprised to learn that is probably less about the grape and more about the winemaking technique
More examples
- The vines were heavy with grapes.
- He poured grape juice into a glass.
- We bought seedless grapes for the picnic.
Forms
grape · grapes
Similar words
- berry
- A broader fruit category; not every berry is a grape.