Vine: meaning, definitions and examples

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vine

[ vaɪn ]

Noun

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grape plant

A climbing or trailing woody-stemmed plant of the grape family, which is cultivated for its fruit or for wine production.

Synonyms

creeper, grapevine, vineyard.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
vine	Used to generally describe any plant with a long, thin, climbing stem. The vine climbed up the garden wall. She bought a beautiful vine for the pergola.
grapevine	Specifically refers to a vine grown for its grapes. Can also be used informally to refer to the spread of gossip or information by word of mouth. The grapevine in their garden produced a lot of fruit this year. I heard through the grapevine that she got a new job.
creeper	Applied to plants that spread along the ground or climb upwards by clinging to surfaces. Tends to have a more informal or natural connotation. The creeper covered the entire side of the house. They planted a flowering creeper along the fence.
vineyard	Refers to a place where grapevines are grown for wine production. We visited a beautiful vineyard in Napa Valley. The family owns a vineyard in France.

Examples of usage

The vineyards in France produce some of the finest wines in the world.
She watched the vines grow and eventually produce grapes.
The vine was carefully trained along the trellis for optimal fruit production.

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social media platform

A short video-sharing social networking service that allows users to create and share short videos with music, filters, and special effects.

Synonyms

short video service, social media platform, video-sharing app.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
vine	Used specifically to refer to the short, looping video format that became popular through the Vine app. She made a hilarious vine that went viral. Back in the day, Vines were the go-to for quick laughs.
video-sharing app	Refers specifically to applications designed for users to upload, share, and view videos. It provides a clearer focus on video content compared to 'social media platform'. YouTube was one of the first major video-sharing apps. She uploaded her travel vlog to her favorite video-sharing app.
social media platform	Used to broadly describe any website or app that allows users to create, share, and interact with content, not limited to videos. Facebook started as a social media platform for college students. Instagram is a social media platform where you can share photos and videos.
short video service	When describing any platform or app that focuses on providing short-length videos. This term is more general and can refer to multiple services beyond Vine. TikTok is currently the most popular short video service. There are many short video services competing for users' attention.

Examples of usage

She spends hours scrolling through vines on her phone.
The popularity of vines has led to many aspiring content creators.
He gained a massive following on the vine platform.

Translations

Translations of the word "vine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 videira

🇮🇳 अंगूर की बेल

🇩🇪 Weinstock

🇮🇩 pokok anggur

🇺🇦 виноградна лоза

🇵🇱 winorośl

🇯🇵 ブドウの木

🇫🇷 vigne

🇪🇸 vid

🇹🇷 asma

🇰🇷 포도나무

🇸🇦 كرمة

🇨🇿 réva

🇸🇰 vinič

🇨🇳 葡萄藤

🇸🇮 trta

🇮🇸 vínviður

🇰🇿 жүзім сабағы

🇬🇪 ვაზი

🇦🇿 üzüm tənəyi

🇲🇽 vid

Etymology

The word 'vine' originates from the Old French word 'vigne', which came from the Latin word 'vinea', meaning 'vineyard, plantation'. Vines have been cultivated for thousands of years for their fruits and for making wine. In modern times, the term 'vine' has also been associated with the short video-sharing social media platform, Vine, which was later acquired by Twitter and eventually shut down.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,986 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.

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