Grapevine/ˈɡreɪpvaɪn/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Plant Species The word refers to the specific plant that grows grapes, not all vines. The grapevine trellis in our backyard is laden with fruit every summer. Pro Tip 2/3Agricultural Term Often used in the context of farming, wine making, and gardening. She learned to prune the grapevine while working at the vineyard. Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use Sometimes used metaphorically to represent abundance or fertility. They decorated the hall with grapevines, symbolizing a rich and fruitful marriage.