vine

1 of 2

noun

ˈvīn 

1

a

: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground

also : the stem of such a plant

b

: any of various sprawling herbaceous plants (such as a tomato or potato) that lack specialized adaptations for climbing

2

: grape sense 2

see also:

die on the vine

vine

2 of 2

verb

vined; vining

intransitive verb

: to form or grow in the manner of a vine

Examples of vine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Gill and Krukoff separately pushed their way into Indigenous communities, bribing or cajoling elders to forage vines and process toxic plant compounds known as curare. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Ahead of this, visitors can sponsor a vine through a subscription model in exchange for wine, pod stays, and events such as harvest parties. — Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Verb

String of Hearts This vining succulent is from southeastern Africa. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

These durable plant clips are outfitted with heavy-duty stainless steel springs that hold vining tomato plants in place. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French vigne, from Latin vinea vine, vineyard, from feminine of vineus of wine, from vinum wine — more at wine

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1796, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing vine

• balloon vine
• cypress vine
• die on the vine
• matrimony vine
• puncture vine
• Swiss cheese vine
• trumpet vine
• vine maple

Rhymes for vine

• brine
• chine
• cline
• dine
• fein
• fine
• gwine
• hine
• jain
• klein
• kline
• line

Kids Definition

vine

1 of 2 noun

ˈvīn 

1

: grape sense 2

2

a

: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground

also : the stem of a vine

b

: any of various plants (as a tomato) that resemble vines but lack a special means for climbing

vine

2 of 2 verb

vined; vining

: to form or grow in the manner of a vine

Etymology

Noun

Middle English vine "grape, a climbing plant," from early French vigne (same meaning), from Latin vinea "vine, vineyard," derived from vinum "wine" — related to vinegar, vintage