English · Food & Drink
grape
/ɡreɪp/
[/ɡreɪp/]
small vine fruit
Beginnernoun
Definition
A grape is a small round fruit that grows in bunches and is used to make wine.
Example
The children popped sweet green grapes into their mouths while picnicking under the shady tree.
The children popped sweet green grapes into their mouths while picnicking under the shady tree.
Etymology
From Old French 'grape' (bunch of grapes), originally a hook for gathering them.
How & Where It’s Used
Eaten fresh, dried as raisins, or fermented into wine.