grape
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Grape (noun) means a small, round, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on a vine, eaten fresh or used to make wine, juice, and raisins. Example: “She popped a handful of grapes into her mouth.”
noun
1
A small, round, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on a vine, eaten fresh or used to make wine, juice, and raisins.
"She popped a handful of grapes into her mouth."
"These grapes are used mainly for red wine production."
"Every grape on the vine was ripe, sweet and ready to pick."
adj
1
Flavored like grapes, especially a sweet, artificial grape taste.
"He picked the grape-flavored lollipop from the jar."
How to use grape
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe small fruit used for eating, wine, and raisins.
Common mistake
"Sour grapes" is an idiom meaning pretending not to want something you can't have — it doesn't describe an actual grape.
Common pairings
bunch of grapes
grape juice
sour grapes
wine grapes
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Word forms
- Plural
- grapes
- Third person singular
- grapes
- Past tense
- graped
- Comparative
- more grape
- Superlative
- most grape
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Etymology
From Old French grappe, "bunch of grapes," originally meaning "hook," since grapes were harvested with a hooked tool. It displaced the earlier Old English word "wine-berry."
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What does “grape” mean?
The word “grape” means a small, round, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on a vine, eaten fresh or used to make wine, juice, and raisins. In plain terms, the small fruit used for eating, wine, and raisins.
How do you pronounce “grape”?
“Grape” is pronounced grayp (/ɡɹeɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “grape” in a sentence?
Here is “grape” used in a sentence: “She popped a handful of grapes into her mouth.”
What part of speech is “grape”?
Depending on how it is used, “grape” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “grape” come from?
The word “grape” comes from Old French. From Old French grappe, "bunch of grapes," originally meaning "hook," since grapes were harvested with a hooked tool. It displaced the earlier Old English word "wine-berry.".
Is “grape” a common word?
“Grape” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “grape” have?
“Grape” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, round, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on a vine, eaten fresh or used to make wine, juice, and raisins.
What is the difference between a grape and a raisin?
A grape is the small, round, juicy fresh fruit that grows in clusters on a vine, while a raisin is a grape that has been dried, becoming shriveled, sweeter, and chewy. Raisins are made from grapes but are a distinct dried product.
What does "grape" flavoring actually taste like compared to real grapes?
Artificial grape flavoring, often found in candy and drinks, is typically based on Concord grapes and tastes noticeably sweeter and more intense than most fresh table grapes. This is why many people find candy labeled "grape" tastes different from the grapes they eat.
Can "grape" be used as an adjective?
Yes, "grape" can function as an adjective meaning flavored like grapes, especially the sweet, artificial grape taste found in candies and sodas, as in "grape soda" or "grape-flavored gum."
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