noun
Uncommon
vine
VYN
Vine (noun) means a climbing or trailing plant with a flexible stem, especially one that produces grapes. Example: “They walked through rows of vines heavy with ripe grapes.”
noun
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A climbing or trailing plant with a flexible stem, especially one that produces grapes.
"They picked the grapes off the vine."
"They walked through rows of vines heavy with ripe grapes."
"Ivy vines had crept up the entire side of the old wall."
"A thick vine twisted around the fence post and reached the roof."
How to use vine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA climbing plant, especially the kind that grows grapes.
Common pairings
grape vines
a vineyard of vines
climbing vine
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Etymology
From Old French vigne, from Latin vīnea, related to vīnum, "wine."
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What does “vine” mean?
The word “vine” means a climbing or trailing plant with a flexible stem, especially one that produces grapes. In plain terms, a climbing plant, especially the kind that grows grapes.
How do you pronounce “vine”?
“Vine” is pronounced VYN (/ˈvaɪ̯n/ in IPA).
How do you use “vine” in a sentence?
Here is “vine” used in a sentence: “They walked through rows of vines heavy with ripe grapes.”
What part of speech is “vine”?
“Vine” is a noun.
Where does the word “vine” come from?
The word “vine” comes from Latin. From Old French vigne, from Latin vīnea, related to vīnum, "wine.".
Is “vine” a common word?
“Vine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a 'vine' and a 'creeper'?
Both terms describe plants that grow along surfaces rather than standing upright, but 'vine' is the more general and common term, often specifically associated with grape-producing plants. 'Creeper' is used more broadly for any trailing or climbing plant and is somewhat more informal or regional.
Does 'vine' always refer to grapes?
No, while 'vine' is especially associated with the grape-producing plant, it is also used generally for any climbing or trailing plant with a flexible stem, such as ivy or a pumpkin vine. Context determines whether a grape plant or another climbing plant is meant.
What does it mean to say a plant 'vines' or is 'vining'?
When used as a verb, 'vine' or 'vining' describes a plant's growth habit of climbing or trailing along a surface using a flexible stem. Gardeners often use 'vining' as an adjective, as in a 'vining tomato' variety, to distinguish it from bushy or upright types.
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