grape

noun

ˈgrāp 

often attributive

1

: a smooth-skinned juicy light green or deep red to purplish black berry eaten dried or fresh as a fruit or fermented to produce wine

2

: any of numerous woody vines (genus Vitis of the family Vitaceae, the grape family) that usually climb by tendrils, produce grapes, and are nearly cosmopolitan in cultivation

3

: grapeshot

grapelike

ˈgrāp-ˌlīk 

adjective

Examples of grape in a Sentence

a bunch of seedless grapes

Recent Examples on the Web

Through a vacuum distillation process, the wine retains its authentic body and essence, with a touch of natural grape added to enhance its depth. —Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

The coffee definitely tasted on the darker side of a medium with tasting notes of grape, red apple, and roasted almonds. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025

The tradition reportedly began in Spain in the late 1800s, possibly as a way to use up a surplus of grapes harvested that year. —Brandi D. Addison, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024

To participate, have your grapes washed and ready, and as soon as the clock strikes 12, eat a grape for each chime. —Catherine Garcia, theweek, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French grape grape stalk, bunch of grapes, grape, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krāpfo hook

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing grape

• Concord grape
• fox grape
• grape hyacinth
• grape sugar
• Oregon grape
• sea grape

Kids Definition

grape

noun

ˈgrāp 

1

: a smooth-skinned juicy light green or deep red to purplish black berry eaten dried or fresh as a fruit or fermented to produce wine

2

: any of numerous woody vines widely grown for their bunches of grapes

3

: grapeshot

grapy

ˈgrā-pē

adjective