vine
/vaɪn/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A vine is a plant with a long stem that grows along the ground or climbs other plants or supports. Many vines produce fruit, flowers, or both.
- The vine climbed up the fence.
- Grapes grow on vines.
- She trained the vine over the arch.
Adinary Nuance
Vine is more specific than plant or creeper. Use vine when the plant has a long, flexible stem that climbs or spreads. In gardening and farming, it is the natural word for grapes, ivy, and similar plants.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- dây leo
- Spanish
- vid
- Chinese
- 藤蔓
- Japanese
- つる植物
- Korean
- 덩굴
Etymology
Vine comes from Old English and Latin roots related to climbing plants. The word has been in English since early medieval times.
Common phrases
grapevine vineclimbing vinevine-covered wallvine leaves
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is vine the same as plant?
- No. A vine is one type of plant. It grows by climbing or spreading.
- What is the difference between vine and creeper?
- Both can spread or climb. Vine is more common in farming and gardening.
- Can vine be used for grapes?
- Yes. Grapes grow on vines, so vine is very common in fruit farming.