noun
grappa
GRA-puh
Grappa (noun) means a strong Italian brandy distilled from the leftover skins, seeds, and stems of pressed grapes. Example: “The waiter offered a small glass of grappa to finish the meal.”
noun
1
A strong Italian brandy distilled from the leftover skins, seeds, and stems of pressed grapes.
"The waiter offered a small glass of grappa to finish the meal."
"Homemade grappa can be shockingly strong."
How to use grappa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fiery Italian spirit made from grape leftovers, usually drunk after dinner.
Common pairings
a glass of grappa
sip grappa
Italian grappa
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like grappa.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- grappas
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The waiter offered a small glass of _____ to finish the meal.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian grappa; related to the English word "grape".
Rhymes for grappa
See all rhymes for grappa →Frequently asked questions
What does “grappa” mean?
The word “grappa” means a strong Italian brandy distilled from the leftover skins, seeds, and stems of pressed grapes. In plain terms, a fiery Italian spirit made from grape leftovers, usually drunk after dinner.
How do you pronounce “grappa”?
“Grappa” is pronounced GRA-puh (/ˈɡɹɑpə/ in IPA).
How do you use “grappa” in a sentence?
Here is “grappa” used in a sentence: “The waiter offered a small glass of grappa to finish the meal.”
What part of speech is “grappa”?
“Grappa” is a noun.
Where does the word “grappa” come from?
The word “grappa” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian grappa; related to the English word "grape".
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include grappa:
