Grapevine

Pronunciation: /ɡreɪpvaɪn/

Definitions of grapevine

noun a method of informal communication or gossip

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a rumor through the grapevine that there will be a surprise party.

A2 The grapevine says that our boss is planning to promote someone soon.

B1 Information about the new project spread quickly through the grapevine.

B2 The grapevine at work is always buzzing with news and gossip.

C1 She was well-connected and always knew the latest news from the grapevine.

C2 The grapevine in the industry is a powerful tool for networking and staying informed.

Examples of grapevine in a Sentence

formal The grapevine is a common method of communication in many organizations.

informal I heard it through the grapevine that there will be layoffs next month.

slang Hey, have you heard any juicy gossip on the grapevine lately?

figurative The grapevine of rumors was spreading like wildfire through the small town.

Grammatical Forms of grapevine

• past tense: grapevined
• plural: grapevines
• comparative: more grapevine
• superlative: most grapevine
• present tense: grapevines
• future tense: will grapevine
• perfect tense: have grapevined
• continuous tense: is grapevining
• singular: grapevine
• positive degree: grapevine
• infinitive: to grapevine
• gerund: grapevining
• participle: grapevined

Origin and Evolution of grapevine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'grapevine' originated from the Old English word 'grāf', which referred to the fruit of the vine.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'grapevine' evolved to not only refer to the fruit of the vine but also to a method of communication or gossip spread informally among people.