Meaning & use

vine

noun·Everyday

A climbing or trailing plant with a flexible stem that grows along the ground or up supports.

See it in a sentence

Grapes ripened slowly on the vine throughout the warm summer months.

Thick vines had wrapped around the old fence, hiding it completely.

A note on using this word

Vine is often used specifically for grape plants, but it also broadly describes any climbing plant, such as ivy.

Words with a similar meaning

creeper

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