Grapevine - English meaning

noun

A vine native to both eurasia and north america, especially one bearing grapes used for eating or winemaking.

Usage examples:

It attacks only grapevines, and kills vines by attacking their roots.

noun

Used to refer to the circulation of rumours and unofficial information.

Usage examples:

I'd heard on the grapevine that the business was nearly settled

noun

The climbing plant that grapes grow on

Usage examples:

I heard through the grapevine that they fired him – is that true?

noun

An informal way in which information is shared in a group of people

Usage examples:

We hear on the grapevine that the companies are discussing a merger., for days the scientific grape…