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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA fiery Italian spirit made from grape leftovers, usually drunk after dinner.

Common pairings

a glass of grappa sip grappa Italian grappa

Word forms

grappas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian grappa; related to the English word "grape".

Origin: Italian

Rhymes for grappa

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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".

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