: an informal person-to-person means of circulating information or gossip
heard it through the grapevine
b
: a secret source of information
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebWhere there should be one grapevine, there are two: a succession of red grape clusters hanging over a tier of white ones. Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2022 Transform a basic grapevine wreath into a bold statement with faux greenery and glittered fruit. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Word through the grapevine is that Gossip Grill is serving up whiskeys at $2 off on Thursdays.San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Bradley learned about the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) mentorship program through the grapevine. Geri Stengel, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Cut or break the band binding the stems tightly together in a grapevine wreath. Penelope O'sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2022 Its moody lighting, stone archways, and grapevine murals make the space feel like a downright vacation. Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 Attach a grapevine handle just inside the opening with T-pins. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 Attach lengths of grapevine just below the opening with T-pins. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 See More