Synonyms for

Grape

Verb / greɪp / Another word for grape — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, round, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is typically purple, red, or green in color

Synonyms & similar words

grapeshot grapevine berry fruit grapevine vineyard winery raisin currant concord muscadine shiraz merlot cabernet chardonnay pinot sauvignon chenin blanc zinfandel grapefruit plum

Synonyms by register

Formal

berry fruit

Informal

grapevine

Literary

bunch cluster

Antonyms

dry bitter sour unripe tart

Common collocations

  • bunch of grapes
  • green grapes
  • red grapes
  • wild grape
  • grape juice
  • grape vine
  • raisin grape

Word family

noun grape
adjective grapey

Usage note

While 'grape' can refer to the fruit, it is also commonly used metaphorically to refer to gossip or rumors, as in 'heard it through the grapevine'.

Example sentences

  1. I picked some grapes from the vineyard.
  2. My favorite grape is the Concord grape.
  3. The winery produces a variety of grape wines.
  4. Raisins are dried grapes.
  5. She ate a grapefruit for breakfast.

Quotes

  • I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. - John 15:5
  • All the way to heaven is heaven, because Jesus said, 'I am the way.' - St. Catherine of Siena
  • “I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each. I do not think that they will sing to me.” - T.S. Eliot

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