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Meaning of "grapes" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAPES

grapes  [ɡreɪps] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAPES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grapes is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRAPES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

grapes

Grape

A grape is a fruiting berry of the deciduous woody vines of the botanical genus Vitis. Grapes can be eaten raw or they can be used for making wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil. Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.

Definition of grapes in the English dictionary

The definition of grapes in the dictionary is an abnormal growth, resembling a bunch of grapes, on the fetlock of a horse.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRAPES


apocalypse
əˈpɒkəlɪps
bagpipes
ˈbæɡˌpaɪps
clips
ˈklɪps
drapes
dreɪps
eclipse
ɪˈklɪps
ellipse
ɪˈlɪps
forceps
ˈfɔːsɪps
gapes
ɡeɪps
grips
ˈɡrɪps
jackanapes
ˈdʒækəˌneɪps
laipse
leɪps
MIPS
mɪps
Phillips
ˈfɪlɪps
pipes
paɪps
snips
snɪps
traipse
treɪps
trapes
treɪps
trapse
treɪps
whips
wɪps
woodchips
ˈwʊdtʃɪps

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAPES

grape fern
grape harvest
grape hyacinth
grape ivy
grape jelly
grape juice
grape picker
grape sugar
grape variety
grapefruit
grapefruit juice
grapeless
grapelike
grapery
grapeseed
grapeshot
grapestone
grapetree
grapevine
grapey

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAPES

cyclopes
genital herpes
Hautes-Alpes
herpes
Jemappes
know the ropes
Mapes
panpipes
pes
ropes
sour grapes
stapes
Stars and Stripes
Steppes
the pipes
the Stars and Stripes
the Steppes
to know the ropes
to learn the ropes
tripes

Synonyms and antonyms of grapes in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «grapes» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRAPES

Find out the translation of grapes to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of grapes from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grapes» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

葡萄
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

uvas
570 millions of speakers

English

grapes
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अंगूर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العنب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

виноград
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

uvas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আঙ্গুর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

raisin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anggur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Trauben
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ぶどう
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

포도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anggur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nho
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திராட்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

द्राक्षे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üzüm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

uva
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

winogrona
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

виноград
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

struguri
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σταφύλια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

druiwe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vindruvor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

druer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of grapes

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAPES»

The term «grapes» is very widely used and occupies the 16.339 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAPES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about grapes

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10 QUOTES WITH «GRAPES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word grapes.
1
Mario Batali
My family makes these vinegars - out of everything from grapes to peaches and cherries. We go through the whole process with the giant vat and drainer, label them, and give them as Christmas presents.
2
Frank Black
It's sour grapes, I admit, I want to be more famous so people are examining my work couplet by couplet, you know what I mean? That's the level where I want to go.
3
Drew Bledsoe
You want hot days to get your fruit ripe but then you want it to cool off nicely at night so that the grapes stay on the vine longer and develop complexity.
4
Nellie Bly
In our short walks we passed the kitchen where food was prepared for the nurses and doctors. There we got glimpses of melons and grapes and all kinds of fruits, beautiful white bread and nice meats, and the hungry feeling would be increased tenfold.
5
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
What I do and what I dream include thee, as the wine must taste of its own grapes.
6
Cesar Chavez
The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.
7
Diogenes
The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust.
8
Epictetus
No greater thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen.
9
M. F. K. Fisher
I can no more think of my own life without thinking of wine and wines and where they grew for me and why I drank them when I did and why I picked the grapes and where I opened the oldest procurable bottles, and all that, than I can remember living before I breathed.
10
Galileo Galilei
The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAPES»

Discover the use of grapes in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grapes and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Grapes of Wrath
This edition contains an introduction and notes by Steinbeck scholar Robert Demott.
John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott, 2006
2
Grapes
This book covers a broad range of topics from vineyard establishment and management to post harvest handling and pest control.
Glen L. Creasy, Leroy L. Creasy, 2009
3
Sour Grapes: Studies in the Subversion of Rationality
These essays continue and complement the arguments of Jon Elster's earlier book, Ulysses and the Sirens.
Jon Elster, 1985
4
Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes
Retells the fable of a frustrated fox that, after many tries to reach a high bunch of grapes, decides they must be sour anyway.
Margie Palatini, Aesop, 2009
5
John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck's compelling novel of social justice chronicles the suffering of migrant workers in Dust Bowl-era United States.
Harold Bloom, 2005
6
Wild Grapes
The uplifting story of Charlie Newsome, a member of the Utah Special Olympics Hall of Fame.
Brian Triptow, 2011
7
Sweet Grapes: How to Stop Being Infertile and Start Living Again
Examines the psychological aspects of infertility and offers advice on redefining one's life and recognizing the potential for growth while living childfree
Jean W. Carter, Michael Carter, 1998
8
New Essays on The Grapes of Wrath
In the introduction to this book, David Wyatt examines the history of the novel's reception. He also analyzes the text from a social realistic viewpoint, concentrating on California as the lost dream.
David Wyatt, 1990
9
John Steinbeck's The grapes of wrath
Presents the drama version of Steinbeck's story of the Joad family's struggle for survival during the Depression
Frank Galati, John Steinbeck, 1991
10
From Vines to Wines: The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes ...
Create you own backyard winery! From breaking ground to savoring the finished product, Jeff Cox's From Vines to Wines is the most complete and up-to-date guide to growing flawless grapes and making extraordinary wine.
Jeff Cox, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAPES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grapes is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bats, cows and grapes all part of UW Ag Research Field Days
An irrigation system waters corn plants growing in a farm field at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's West Madison Agricultural Research ... «Madison.com, Jul 15»
2
Italy: It's time for red and black grapes at SuperPippo
SuperPippo Fruit import-export company started harvesting the first red grapes on July 8th under the direct assistance of company owner Pippo ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
3
This bunch of grapes just sold for $8200
Pinot noir grapes in California. Not the grapes that sold for $8,200. Photograph by George Rose—Getty Images ... «Fortune, Jul 15»
4
Japanese chef buys 26 grapes for for record $8200
Ruby Roman grapes sold for a record high 1 million yen at auction, bought by the Hotel Nikko Kanazawa. pic.twitter.com/eRGwGr2pS9. «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
5
More live spiders found in imported grapes
Three more live spiders have been discovered in imported Mexican grapes but no bites from venomous species have been reported so far. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
6
Wine Country prepares for another early harvest
Grapes around the North Coast are slowly turning color as a precursor to this year's harvest, which is expected to arrive earlier than usual and ... «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jul 15»
7
Italy: Delayed table grapes from Apulia
There is also few Sicilian grapes "because of the high quotations on the markets of origin - €3/kg for the Victoria and €2/kg for the Matilde ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
8
Spanish grapes have hit an almost empty European market
In May there were virtually no white seedless grapes. Furthermore, Egypt has also shipped a lot by plane and much lower volumes by sea, ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
9
Abbi Rigby finds venomous African Sac spider in Asda grapes
A mother-of-three found a venomous African spider in a packet of grapes she had bought from Asda and was planning to feed her daughters. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Beans & Grapes is a great local spot in Upper Fells
Beans & Grapes, which opened in Upper Fells Point in 2014, isn't the fanciest or most avant-garde place in Baltimore — not by a long shot. «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»

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