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grapes

Pronunciation: [ɡreɪps]

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Learn how to use grapes in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) Grapes are small, round fruits that can be green, red, or purple. They grow in bunches and can be eaten fresh or made into juice, wine, or raisins. People often enjoy eating grapes as a snack because they are sweet and juicy.

Example

I love eating grapes because they are so sweet and refreshing.

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I didn't enjoy the grapes because they were sour and not ripe.

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Can you pass me the grapes from the table?

Context: “agriculture”

(noun) In farming, grapes refer to the plants that produce the fruit, which are grown in vineyards. These plants are important for producing many products, like wine and jam.

Example

The vineyard has lots of healthy grapes growing this year.

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Last year, the grapes didn’t grow well due to the bad weather.

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How many different varieties of grapes are grown in the vineyard?

Context: “wine”

(noun) In winemaking, grapes are the main ingredient used to make wine. Different types of grapes give different flavors to the wine.

Example

The sommelier explained that this wine is made from special grapes that grow in cool climates.

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The wine was disappointing because the grapes did not come from a good harvest.

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What type of grapes are used to make this particular wine?

How to pronounce grapes

Pronunciation: [ɡreɪps]

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