Grapevine

usgb/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
noun

A type of vine on which grapes grow.

Grapes for making wine are picked from the grapevine.
Visual representation of "grapevine" - A type of vine on which grapes grow

Often appears as...

  • climb the grapevine
  • tend the grapevine
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Visual representation of "grapevine"
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Plant Species

The word refers to the specific plant that grows grapes, not all vines.

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The grapevine trellis in our backyard is laden with fruit every summer.
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Agricultural Term

Often used in the context of farming, wine making, and gardening.

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She learned to prune the grapevine while working at the vineyard.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to represent abundance or fertility.

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They decorated the hall with grapevines, symbolizing a rich and fruitful marriage.
Visual representation of the word "Grapevine"

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