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
Examples of grape in a Sentence
a bunch of seedless grapes
Recent Examples on the Web
The grapes become a little jammy after baking, which complements the cakes’ richness.
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
But by mid-January, the lump had become bigger and firmer—similar to a grape in its size and feel.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 11 Apr. 2024
In white wine making, the skins are typically removed just after the grapes are pressed.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
While addressing the Alaska House and Senate transportation committees on March 19th, robot handler Ryan Marlow said the agency opted to trial Aurora after plans to spray repellents like grape juice from flying drones were judged too risky.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2024
Toss cucumbers with cherry, grape, and pear tomatoes, plus a tangy sherry vinegar and fresh ginger dressing.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Combine ingredients: Add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Toni Ruiz grew up in Porterville, California, and remembers as a young teenager in the ‘60s picking oranges and grapes with her father, who was a farmer.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2024
The Grape Runtz strain is known for its unique flavor that mixes peppery and grape vibes.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
But by mid-January, the lump had become bigger and firmer—similar to a grape in its size and feel.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 11 Apr. 2024
In white wine making, the skins are typically removed just after the grapes are pressed.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
While addressing the Alaska House and Senate transportation committees on March 19th, robot handler Ryan Marlow said the agency opted to trial Aurora after plans to spray repellents like grape juice from flying drones were judged too risky.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 2 Apr. 2024
Toss cucumbers with cherry, grape, and pear tomatoes, plus a tangy sherry vinegar and fresh ginger dressing.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
Combine ingredients: Add broccoli, hot cooked pasta, and grapes, and stir to coat.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Toni Ruiz grew up in Porterville, California, and remembers as a young teenager in the ‘60s picking oranges and grapes with her father, who was a farmer.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2024
The Grape Runtz strain is known for its unique flavor that mixes peppery and grape vibes.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Grape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grape. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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