grape

noun

ˈgrāp 

often attributive

1

: a smooth-skinned juicy light green or deep red to purplish black berry eaten dried or fresh as a fruit or fermented to produce wine

2

: any of numerous woody vines (genus Vitis of the family Vitaceae, the grape family) that usually climb by tendrils, produce grapes, and are nearly cosmopolitan in cultivation

3

: grapeshot

grapelike

ˈgrāp-ˌlīk 

adjective

Examples of grape in a Sentence

a bunch of seedless grapes

Recent Examples on the Web

Fruits like oranges, apples, and grapes pack well and can serve as a refreshing post-meal treat. —Johna Burdeos, Rd, Health, 22 July 2024

Others, like grapes, are highly toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhea or even kidney failure. —Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024

Jazz up water with some cut up fruit or give them grapes to go with cheddar cheese and multigrain bread. —Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024

Crafted from the Cortese grape, Gavi epitomizes elegance with its crisp acidity and delicate green apple, lemon, and mineral flavors. —Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French grape grape stalk, bunch of grapes, grape, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krāpfo hook

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing grape

• Concord grape
• fox grape
• grape hyacinth
• grape sugar
• Oregon grape
• sea grape

Kids Definition

grape

noun

ˈgrāp 

1

: a smooth-skinned juicy light green or deep red to purplish black berry eaten dried or fresh as a fruit or fermented to produce wine

2

: any of numerous woody vines widely grown for their bunches of grapes

3

: grapeshot

grapy

ˈgrā-pē

adjective