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单词 grapevines
释义

grapevine

noun

grape·​vine ˈgrāp-ˌvīn How to pronounce grapevine (audio)
1
: grape sense 2
2
a
: an informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip
heard it through the grapevine
b
: a secret source of information

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Where there should be one grapevine, there are two: a succession of red grape clusters hanging over a tier of white ones. Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2022 Transform a basic grapevine wreath into a bold statement with faux greenery and glittered fruit. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Word through the grapevine is that Gossip Grill is serving up whiskeys at $2 off on Thursdays. San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Bradley learned about the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) mentorship program through the grapevine. Geri Stengel, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Cut or break the band binding the stems tightly together in a grapevine wreath. Penelope O'sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Its moody lighting, stone archways, and grapevine murals make the space feel like a downright vacation. Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 Attach a grapevine handle just inside the opening with T-pins. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 Attach lengths of grapevine just below the opening with T-pins. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1736, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Geographical Definition

Grapevine

geographical name

Grape·​vine ˈgrāp-ˌvīn How to pronounce Grapevine (audio)
city in northern Texas northeast of Fort Worth population 46,334

grapevines

noun

plural of grapevine
as in avenues

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • avenues
  • conduits
  • fountainheads
  • routes
  • outlets
  • sources
  • origins
  • pipelines
  • wellsprings
  • contacts
  • suppliers
  • connections
  • channels
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