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

Sure, Napa Valley produces some of the world’s best Chardonnay, but winemakers have been experimenting with a multitude of white grape varietals over the years and some of them have achieved world-class status. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Graptopetalum pachyphyllum This small, grape-like succulent is a striking plant that grows similarly to the Blue Jelly Bean succulent. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Laurentia Vineyard and Winery Estate wines (wines made from grapes grown on property) are the specialty of this winery, with a large portfolio of dry options. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 July 2026

Neil also shared that his pigs, Angelica and Bryan, were very excited to help with the grape harvest but that there was a catch. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

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

Rhymes for grape

• ape
• cape
• crape
• crepe
• drape
• gape
• pape
• rape
• scape
• scrape
• shape
• snape

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