Grapevine: meaning, definitions and examples
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grapevine
[ ˈɡreɪpvaɪn ]
informal communication
A method of spreading information, gossip, or rumors through informal channels.
Synonyms
rumor mill, word of mouth
Examples of usage
- I heard it through the grapevine that she's getting promoted.
- The grapevine is buzzing with news about the upcoming project.
plant
A woody vine bearing clusters of grapes, used in winemaking.
Synonyms
grape plant, vitis
Examples of usage
- The grapevine in our backyard produces delicious grapes every summer.
- The vineyard is full of grapevines ready for harvest.
Translations
Translations of the word "grapevine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 videira
🇮🇳 अंगूर की बेल
🇩🇪 Weinrebe
🇮🇩 pohon anggur
🇺🇦 виноградна лоза
🇵🇱 winorośl
🇯🇵 葡萄の木 (ぶどうのき)
🇫🇷 vigne
🇪🇸 vid
🇹🇷 asma
🇰🇷 포도나무
🇸🇦 كرمة
🇨🇿 vinná réva
🇸🇰 vinič
🇨🇳 葡萄藤 (pútao téng)
🇸🇮 trta
🇮🇸 vínviður
🇰🇿 жүзім сабағы
🇬🇪 ვაზი
🇦🇿 üzüm tənəyi
🇲🇽 vid
Word origin
The word 'grapevine' originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It refers to the practice of grape growers training their vines along a wire or trellis, resembling the shape of a grapevine. Over time, the term evolved to also describe informal communication networks, likely due to the idea of information spreading like vines.