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

The aroma and flavor of the grapes are prevalent, whereas Champagne, having yeast added directly to the bottle, and stored in the cellars for several years, creates a more complex wine. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025

It was accompanied with pairing wines from the region, and a wine merchant from Italy explained everything about the grapes, the terroir and the process. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025

And producers are trying to adapt to climate change, changing the viticulture or using grapes that are more heat- or drought-resistant. —The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025

Bananas and grapes are both rich in antioxidants, potassium, and many other vitamins and minerals. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025

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