Grapevine: meaning, definitions and examples

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grapevine

 

[ ˈɡreɪpvaɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.