grape

noun, often attributive \ ˈgrāp \

Updated on: 20 Apr 2018

Definition of grape

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

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grapelike

play \ˈgrāp-ˌlīk\ adjective

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Examples of grape in a Sentence

a bunch of seedless grapes

Recent Examples of grape from the Web

But other contaminated facilities scheduled for demolition border the Columbia River and are close to residential communities and fields that grow grapes, potatoes and corn.

— ralph vartabedian, latimes.com, "Blowing in the wind: Plutonium at former nuclear weapons site," 16 Apr. 2018
The idea of slowing vessels down draws ire from countries that export perishable goods, like cherries and grapes, as Chile does.

— The Economist, "The shipping industry attempts to cap carbon emissions," 14 Apr. 2018
Raspberries, grapes, peonies, rhubarb, lily of the valley and asparagus are just some of the plants commonly sold bare-rooted in garden centers and online.

— jo ellen meyers sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: Plant bare-rooted specimens ASAP," 13 Apr. 2018
Highlights of the Seder include eating matzo — unleavened bread — and bitter herbs, drinking four cups of wine or grape juice and reciting the Haggadah, the text that details the exodus from Egypt.

— jordan otero sisson, courant.com, "Connecticut Jewish Communities Prepare For Passover," 29 Mar. 2018
Organizers will provide grape juice for every table; please feel free to bring wine.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 27 Mar. 2018
Germany is renowned for Riesling, of course, which happens to be one of my favorite grapes.

— craig laban, Philly.com, "Looking beyond Riesling to Spätburgunder, Germany's take on pinot noir," 16 Mar. 2018
Its merlot grapes were picked in mid-September and cabernet franc later in the month and into early October.

— guy collins, Bloomberg.com, "Lafleur Optimistic on 2017 Vintage After Surviving April's Frosts," 10 Mar. 2018
Beckstoffer’s plan, Conaway notes, has left him unpopular with vintners whose continuing success relies on his grapes.

— mike dunne, sacbee, "Napa expert grim about the state and direction of the valley: ‘I don’t see any hope’ | The Sacramento Bee," 28 Feb. 2018

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