grape
A grape is a small, round or oval fruit that grows in clusters on a vine. It is typically green, purple, or red and can be eaten fresh or used to make juice, wine, and raisins.
Examples
3 of 5I put some green grapes in my lunchbox today.
I put some green grapes in my lunchbox today.
The agricultural report indicates a high yield of grapes this season.
The agricultural report indicates a high yield of grapes this season.
Do you want some grapes? They're really sweet!
Do you want some grapes? They're really sweet!
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize Grapes growing on a Gate in a Garden to remember they are small and grow on vines.
Quick Quiz
She bought a ___ of grapes at the market.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bunch
Examples
I put some green grapes in my lunchbox today.
everydayI put some green grapes in my lunchbox today.
The agricultural report indicates a high yield of grapes this season.
formalThe agricultural report indicates a high yield of grapes this season.
Do you want some grapes? They're really sweet!
informalDo you want some grapes? They're really sweet!
The skin of the grape contains various antioxidants beneficial to health.
academicThe skin of the grape contains various antioxidants beneficial to health.
Our company is expanding into the organic grape market next year.
businessOur company is expanding into the organic grape market next year.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
sour grapes
sour grapes (pretending to dislike something because you cannot have it)
through the grapevine
through the grapevine (hearing news through rumors)
a bunch of grapes
a bunch of grapes
Often Confused With
A grapefruit is a large, sour citrus fruit, whereas a grape is a small, sweet fruit that grows on vines.
Usage Notes
The word 'grape' is a countable noun, but because they grow in clusters, it is almost always used in the plural form when referring to eating them.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the singular 'grape' when they mean they are eating a snack; remember to say 'I'm eating grapes' instead of 'I'm eating grape'.
Memory Tip
Visualize Grapes growing on a Gate in a Garden to remember they are small and grow on vines.
Word Origin
From the Old French 'grape', which originally meant a hook or cluster, referring to the tool used to harvest them.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Grapes are culturally significant in Mediterranean countries for their historical role in wine production and mythology.
Quick Quiz
She bought a ___ of grapes at the market.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bunch
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