grapevine
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for grapevine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The woody vine on which grapes grow.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use grapevine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "grape" and "vine."
Full origin of grapevine →Frequently asked questions
What does “grapevine” mean?
The word “grapevine” means the woody vine on which grapes grow. In plain terms, either the actual plant grapes grow on, or, figuratively, word-of-mouth gossip.
How do you pronounce “grapevine”?
“Grapevine” is pronounced GRAYP-vyn (/ˈɡɹeɪp.vaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “grapevine” in a sentence?
Here is “grapevine” used in a sentence: “The grapevine climbed along the old stone wall of the vineyard.”
What part of speech is “grapevine”?
“Grapevine” is a noun.
How many meanings does “grapevine” have?
“Grapevine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the woody vine on which grapes grow.