grapevine
noun
grape·vine
ˈgrāp-ˌvīn 
1
2
a
: an informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip
heard it through the grapevine
b
: a secret source of information
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Along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan are vineyards lined with neat rows of grapevines.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
His presence fortified the trail’s grapevine, with both hikers and people who live in the small towns that line the AT sharing news of his movements.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
While Greeks and Romans were the first to plant grapevines on the Rhône River’s steep slopes, the modern era of winemaking in this part of southeastern France dates back to the 18th century, when wine barrels were marked with the initials CDR for Côte du Rhône.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
They’re supported by a colorful understory of oaks, grapevines and sumacs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
His presence fortified the trail’s grapevine, with both hikers and people who live in the small towns that line the AT sharing news of his movements.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
While Greeks and Romans were the first to plant grapevines on the Rhône River’s steep slopes, the modern era of winemaking in this part of southeastern France dates back to the 18th century, when wine barrels were marked with the initials CDR for Côte du Rhône.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
They’re supported by a colorful understory of oaks, grapevines and sumacs.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grapevine
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“Grapevine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapevine. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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grapevine
noun
grape·vine
ˈgrāp-ˌvīn
1
2
: an unofficial means of spreading information or gossip from person to person
Geographical Definition
Grapevine
geographical name
Grape·vine
ˈgrāp-ˌvīn
city in northern Texas northeast of Fort Worth population 46,334
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