What does GRAPE mean?

Parts of Speech: Noun
Definitions:

• a small, round, juicy fruit that grows in bunches on a climbing plant
• the climbing plant that produces grapes
• informal: a grape-shaped decoration or bead, especially on a piece of jewelry

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡreɪp/
• UK: /ɡreɪp/

Origin and Usage: The word "grape" comes from the Old French word "grape" which means "bunch of grapes". The word can be traced back to the Latin word "racemus" which means "cluster of grapes". Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years and are an important fruit crop around the world. They are used to make wine, juice, and other products. Synonyms:

• grapevine
• raisin
• wine grape

Related Words:

• apple
• berry
• lemon
• olive
• peach

Example Sentences:

• The farmer harvested a large bunch of grapes from the vine.
• The grape is a popular fruit used to make wine and juice.
• She wore a beautiful necklace with a grape-shaped pendant.