grapevine

UK
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
US
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/

Translations

grapevinenoun
grapevines
pl
UK
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
US
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
виноградная лоза
The grapevine in the garden is full of ripe grapes.
Виноградная лоза в саду полна спелого винограда.
I heard through the grapevine that she got a new job.
Я слышал по слухам, что она получила новую работу.
Synonyms
climbing plant
grapevineverb
grapevined
Past Simple
grapevined
Past Participle
grapevining
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
US
/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/
Used as a verb in dance/exercise contexts and, more rarely, in reference to spreading information informally.
Synonyms
spread (by word of mouth)
pass on
pass along
grapevineadjective
Attributive use denoting relation to grapevines (e.g., “grapevine disease”).

Definitions

grapevinenoun
A vine or climbing plant that bears grapes.
The grapevine in the backyard is full of ripe grapes ready for harvest.
An informal means of communication, often characterized by rumors or unofficial information.
I heard through the grapevine that the company is planning to expand next year.
grapevineverb
To perform the grapevine dance or footwork pattern.
The dancers grapevined across the stage in perfect unison.
(informal) To spread or circulate (information) by unofficial or informal means.
Rumors of layoffs grapevined through the staff long before management said anything.
grapevineadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a grapevine.
Grapevine diseases can devastate a vineyard.