Grapes Meaning in English
word · lemma: grape
/ˈɡɹeɪps/
grayps
/ɡɹˈeɪps/
grayps
Definition
Small, round fruit that grows in bunches on vines; often eaten fresh, dried to make raisins, or used to make wine.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a plural ('grapes'). Often used with quantifiers like 'bunch of grapes'. Also symbolic in phrases like 'sour grapes' (jealousy). Not to be confused with 'raisin' (dried grape).
Spanish: uvasPortuguese (BR): uvasPortuguese (PT): uvasChinese (Simplified): 葡萄Chinese (Traditional): 葡萄Hindi: अंगूरArabic: عِنَبBengali: আঙুরRussian: виноградJapanese: ぶどうVietnamese: nhoKorean: 포도Turkish: üzümUrdu: انگورIndonesian: anggur
Example Sentences
I like to eat grapes for a snack.
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She bought a bunch of grapes at the market.
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Grapes are used to make wine.
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Could you pass me some grapes?
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After lunch, the kids shared a few grapes.
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These grapes are really sweet this season!
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