vine

1 of 2

noun

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
2

vine

2 of 2

verb

vined; vining

intransitive verb

: to form or grow in the manner of a vine

Examples of vine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This flagship wine is made from grapes sourced from the estate’s 95 acres of vines and uses only the best barrel lots in the final blend. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 And don't forget the beach: Passing under a cluster of vines to get to the ivory sand feels like stepping into another world. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024 Named after the east wind, this 60/40 Syrah/Cabernet Franc blend is made from old vines facing east at 300 meters elevation within the Black Mountains. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 As a result, some of those stalwart old vines are still producing to this day in storied vineyards like Enz, Calleri, Siletto and Wirz. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 The second year, growth that sprouts from the trunk can be directed to form two more cordons to either side, approximately two-thirds of the distance up from the ground to the top of the vine. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Feb. 2024 The lava stone around the vines is never cleaned away in the vineyard, preventing the soil from warming up by absorbing the heat. Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 These faux vines, measuring 39.4″ x 78.8″, hang beautifully, infusing any room with a soft, airy vibe, minus the hassle of real plants. Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024 The spiky animal froze; its short limbs clinging to the vine. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
Verb
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 But for people who love the prolific, vining summer squash, that’s a blessing and not a curse. cleveland, 17 July 2023 This handsome vining plant likes to dry out slightly between waterings. Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 21 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French vigne, from Latin vinea vine, vineyard, from feminine of vineus of wine, from vinum wine — more at wine

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vine was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Vine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vine. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

vine

1 of 2 noun
1
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
Etymology

Noun

Middle English vine "grape, a climbing plant," from early French vigne (same meaning), from Latin vinea "vine, vineyard," derived from vinum "wine" — related to vinegar, vintage

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