grape

[ɡreɪp]

grape Definition

a small, round, smooth-skinned fruit, usually purple, red, or green, that grows in bunches on vines and is eaten as a fresh fruit or used to make wine.

Using grape: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grape" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love eating grapes as a snack.

  • Example

    The vineyard produces high-quality grapes for winemaking.

  • Example

    She added some sliced grapes to the salad for extra sweetness.

grape Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grape

Phrases with grape

  • sour grapes

    disparagement of something that one cannot have

    Example

    He claimed he didn't want the promotion anyway, but it sounded like sour grapes to me.

  • a network of informal communication, especially among a group of people

    Example

    According to the grapevine, the company is planning to lay off some employees next month.

  • a non-alcoholic drink made from crushed grapes

    Example

    I prefer drinking grape juice over soda.

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Summary: grape in Brief

A 'grape' [ɡreɪp] is a small, round fruit with smooth skin that grows in bunches on vines. It can be eaten fresh or used to make wine. The phrase 'sour grapes' refers to disparagement of something that one cannot have, while 'grapevine' denotes an informal communication network. 'Grape juice' is a non-alcoholic drink made from crushed grapes.

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