Grape/ɡreɪp/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Fruit Variety Grapes come in different varieties, affecting taste and usage in recipes. Red grapes are sweeter than green grapes. Pro Tip 2/3Dietary Uses Grapes are eaten raw, in fruit salads, or used to make juice, jelly, and raisins. She added sliced grapes to her fruit salad. Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol Grapes are often associated with abundance and fertility in various cultures. The grape harvest festival is a celebration of abundance.